Given Below Are the Analysis of Variance Results from a Minitab

question 90

Multiple Choice

Given below are the analysis of variance results from a Minitab display. Assume that you want to use a 0.05 significance
level in testing the null hypothesis that the different samples come from populations with the same mean.
-Find the critical value. $$\begin{array} { l r c c c c } \text { Source } & \text { DF } & \text { SS } & \text { MS } & \text { F } & \text { p } \\\text { Factor } & 3 & 13.500 & 4.500 & 5.17 & 0.011 \\\text { Error } & 16 & 13.925 & 0.870 & & \\\text { Total } & 19 & 27.425 & & &\end{array}$$

• A) 5.42
• B) 3.24
• C) 3.06
• D) 8.70

---

Definitions:

Allocation of Responsibilities

The process of distributing tasks, duties, and powers among different levels of government or among departments within an organization.

Dual Federalism

A political theory wherein state and national governments are seen as distinct entities providing separate services, limiting the power of the national government.

Founding

The act of establishing or creating something, such as a nation, organization, or institution.

Civil War

A conflict between different factions or regions within the same country, often characterized by intense military engagements.