A Randomized Block Experiment Having Five Treatments and Six Blocks

question 177

Multiple Choice

A randomized block experiment having five treatments and six blocks produced the following values: SST = 1446,SSG = 287 and SSE = 180.The value of SSB is calculated to be:

• A)30
• B)979
• C)467
• D)20

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Definitions:

NIMH Collaborative Study

A landmark research initiative by the National Institute of Mental Health that evaluated the effectiveness of different treatments for depression, including medications and psychotherapies.

Severity

The degree or intensity of a condition, symptom, or phenomenon, often used in clinical settings to assess the gravity of a patient's situation.

Depression

An emotional health issue characterized by a constantly low state of mood or a lack of excitement in activities, significantly affecting daily life operations.

Meta-Analysis

A statistical technique that combines the results of multiple scientific studies to derive a more precise estimate of the effect size or outcomes.