Researchers Wanted to See If Adults Were Actually Afraid of the Dark

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Multiple Choice

Researchers wanted to see if adults were actually afraid of the dark by exposing them to different levels of light in a room while measuring their heart rates.In this experiment,what are the heart rates of the participants?

• A)the dependent variable
• B)the independent variable
• C)the control group
• D)the experimental group

Apply the F-test for comparing two population variances.

Identify the assumptions necessary for the application of the F-distribution.

Calculate and interpret confidence intervals for the ratio of two population variances.

Recognize the relationship between the F-distribution and the chi-squared distribution.

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