A Manufacturer of Automobile Transmissions Uses Three Different Processes

question 72

Multiple Choice

A manufacturer of automobile transmissions uses three different processes. The management
Ordered a study of the production costs to see if there is a difference among the three processes. A
Summary of the findings is shown below.
What are the degrees of freedom for the numerator of the F ratio?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 10
• D) 27

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Definitions:

Orthologs

Genes in different species that evolved from a common ancestral gene and retain the same function.

Paralogs

Genes that are related by duplication within a genome and can evolve new functions, despite having a common ancestor.

Species Tree

A conceptual tree diagram that shows the evolutionary relationships among various species based upon their genetic differences and similarities.

Great Apes

A group of primates that includes humans, chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, characterized by their large brains, lack of tail, and advanced cognitive abilities.