In a Two-Factor Experimental Design Model,Yᵢⱼk = µ + βᵢ

question 18

Multiple Choice

In a two-factor experimental design model,Yᵢⱼk = µ + βᵢ + αⱼ + Iᵢⱼ + εᵢⱼₖ,what does Yᵢⱼk represent?

• A)individual observation on the dependent variable
• B)grand mean
• C)interaction effect of factors A and B
• D)jth effect of factor A - column treatment

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