When Using a Completely Randomized Design (One-Way Analysis of Variance),the

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Multiple Choice

When using a completely randomized design (one-way analysis of variance) ,the calculated F statistic will decrease as:

• A)The variability among the groups decreases relative to the variability within the groups.
• B)The total variability increases.
• C)The total variability decreases.
• D)The variability among the groups increases relative to the variability within the groups.

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