Researchers Use ANOVA to Examine the Relationship Between Primary Language

question 15

Multiple Choice

Researchers use ANOVA to examine the relationship between primary language spoken and number of hospital admissions and report a statistically significant association (F=6.11, p=0.022) . You know this means:

• A) Speaking English is associated with fewer hospital admissions
• B) The average number of hospital admissions differs significantly among the groups of primary language speakers.
• C) The within group variation is similar to the between group variation.
• D) There is a significant difference in the average number of hospital admissions between all of the groups.

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