One-Way ANOVA Is Applied to Three Independent Samples Having Means

question 85

Multiple Choice

One-way ANOVA is applied to three independent samples having means 10, 13, and 18, respectively. If each observation in the third sample were increased by 30, the value of the F-statistics would:

• A) increase
• B) decrease
• C) remain unchanged
• D) increase by 30
• E) increase by 60

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Definitions:

Temperate Lakes

Freshwater lakes found in regions with moderate climates, often characterized by distinct seasonal temperature variations.

Epilimnion

The upper layer of water in a stratified lake, characterized by warmer temperatures and high levels of dissolved oxygen.

Hypolimnion

The lower layer of water in a stratified lake, characterized by being cold and typically oxygen-deficient, lying below the thermocline and epilimnion.

Surface Layer

The topmost layer of soil or material that covers the surface of an area, often subject to the most direct environmental interactions.