In Any ANOVA Test, Whenever the Computed F Statistic

question 60

Multiple Choice

In any ANOVA test, whenever the computed F statistic:

• A) falls short of a chosen critical value of F, the null hypothesis of equal population means should be rejected
• B) falls short of a chosen critical value of F, the alternative hypothesis of unequal population means should be accepted
• C) exceeds a chosen critical value of F, the null hypothesis of equal population means should be rejected
• D) exceeds a chosen critical value of F, the null hypothesis of equal population means should be accepted
• E) falls short of a chosen critical value of F, the alternative hypothesis of equal population means should be rejected

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