In the ANOVA Test, If the Null Hypothesis Is True________

question 25

Multiple Choice

In the ANOVA test, if the null hypothesis is true________.

• A) the sample standard deviations should be zero.
• B) the sample means should be roughly equal in value.
• C) the population means should be very different from each other.
• D) alpha should be less than zero.

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefit

The boost in satisfaction or utility received from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Efficiency Loss

The reduction in economic efficiency due to factors like market distortions, resulting in resources not being allocated optimally.

Deadweight Loss

refers to the loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the equilibrium for a good or service is not achieved, leading to a reduction in total societal welfare.

Consumer Surplus

The difference between what consumers are willing to pay for a good or service and what they actually pay, representing the benefit to consumers.