For the data in the source table, calculate the F statistic of interest to researchers. $$\begin{array} { l c c | c c }
\hline \text { Source } & S S & d f & M S & F \
\hline \text { Between-groups } & 12.159 & 3 & 4.053 \
\hline \text { Subjects } & 6.77 & 5 & 1.354 \
\hline \text { Within-groups } & 20.4 & 15 & 1.360 \
\hline \text { Total } & 39.329 & 23 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 0.34
B) 1.00
C) 2.98
D) 2.99

Question

For the data in the source table, calculate the F statistic of interest to researchers. $$\begin{array} { l c c | c c } 
\hline \text { Source } & S S & d f & M S & F \
\hline \text { Between-groups } & 12.159 & 3 & 4.053 \
\hline \text { Subjects } & 6.77 & 5 & 1.354 \
\hline \text { Within-groups } & 20.4 & 15 & 1.360 \
\hline \text { Total } & 39.329 & 23 & \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) 0.34
B) 1.00
C) 2.98
D) 2.99

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The F statistic is calculated by dividing the between-groups mean square by the within-groups mean square. In this case, the F statistic is 4.053 / 1.360 = 2.98.

For the Data in the Source Table, Calculate the F