Examine the Following Two-Factor Analysis of Variance Table: Does

question 140

Multiple Choice

Examine the following two-factor analysis of variance table: Does the ANOVA table indicate that the levels of factor B have equal means? Use a significance level of 0.05.

• A) Fail to reject H0. Conclude that there is not sufficient evidence to indicate that at least two levels of Factor B have different mean responses.
• B) Reject H0. Conclude that there is sufficient evidence to indicate that at least two levels of Factor B have different mean responses.
• C) Fail to reject H0. Conclude that there is sufficient evidence to indicate that at least two levels of Factor B have different mean responses.
• D) Reject H0. Conclude that there is not sufficient evidence to indicate that at least two levels of Factor B have different mean responses.

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