What Is the Value of the F-Statistic for H₀ $\sigma$ ₁² $\le$

question 116

Multiple Choice

What is the value of the F-statistic for H₀: $\sigma$ ₁² $\le$ $\sigma$ ₁²,H_A: $\sigma$ ₁²> $\sigma$ ₁²,where s₁= 3.3,and s₂ = 2.1.

• A)2.47
• B)1.57
• C)6.48
• D)6.10

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Definitions:

Partial Melting

The process by which only a portion of a solid is melted, often occurring in the Earth's mantle, leading to the generation of magma.

Metamorphism

The process by which the mineral composition and structure of rocks are changed by heat and pressure, without melting.

Magma

Molten rock located beneath the earth's surface, which can erupt as lava during a volcanic eruption and solidify to form igneous rocks.

Heat

A form of energy associated with the movement of atoms and molecules in substances.