The Table Below Shows the Lifetimes (In Hours)of Random Samples

question 58

Essay

The table below shows the lifetimes (in hours)of random samples of light bulbs of three different brands. Use a 0.01 significance level to test the claim that the samples come from identical populations.
$$\begin{array} { r | r | r } \text { Brand A } & \text { Brand B } & \text { Brand C } \\\hline 190 & 182 & 203 \\220 & 170 & 210 \\230 & 203 & 199 \\215 & 175 & 200 \\224 & 178 & 196 \\231 & 181 & 197\end{array}$$

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