Perform a Kruskal-Wallis Test Using the Critical-Value Approach

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Essay

Perform a Kruskal-Wallis test using the critical-value approach.
-The table below shows the weights (in pounds)of 6 randomly selected women in each of three different age groups. At the 0.01 significance level, do the data provide sufficient evidence to conclude that a difference exists between the three population means? $$\begin{array} { l | l | l } 18 - 34 & 35 - 55 & 56 \text { and older } \\ \hline 119 & 123 & 140 \\ 134 & 147 & 128 \\ 114 & 135 & 159 \\ 125 & 110 & 134 \\ 153 & 154 & 120 \\ 138 & 163 & 116 \end{array}$$

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