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If the Null Hypothesis Is True, F Should Be 1

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If the null hypothesis is true, F should be 1.0. If the null hypothesis is false, F should be greater than 1.0. However, sometimes Fs less than 1.0 are observed. Explain the logic behind the F test and how Fs less than 1.0 can be obtained.


Definitions:

Patellar Tendon

The tendon that connects the patella (kneecap) to the tibia (shinbone), playing a crucial role in the extension of the knee.

Reflex Hammer

A medical instrument used by practitioners to test deep tendon reflexes, aiding in the assessment of nervous system function.

Golgi Tendon Reflex

A protective reflex mechanism that prevents muscles from contracting excessively by inhibiting the muscle contraction when the tendon is under a high tension.

Painful Stimuli

External or internal factors that cause pain sensation, triggering a response from the nervous system.

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