Preliminary Data Analyses Indicate That It Is Reasonable to Consider $\text { Use } \alpha = 0.01$

question 36

Essay

Preliminary data analyses indicate that it is reasonable to consider the assumptions for one-way ANOVA satisfied. UseMinitab to perform the required hypothesis test using the p-value approach.
-A consumer magazine wants to compare the lifetimes of ballpoint pens of three different types. The magazine takes a random sample of pens of each type in the following table. Do the data indicate that there is a difference in mean lifetime for the three brands of ballpoint pens? Us $\text { Use } \alpha = 0.01$

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Definitions:

Retail Partners

Companies or individuals that sell products directly to consumers on behalf of another business or brand.

Distribution Intensity

The level of availability of a product in various retail outlets, ranging from intensive (widely available) to selective or exclusive distribution.

Supercenters

Large retail establishments that combine groceries and general merchandise goods with a variety of services.

Walmart

Walmart is a multinational retail corporation that operates a chain of hypermarkets, discount department stores, and grocery stores, known for its wide range of products at low prices.