The parameter being estimated in the analysis of variance is the ________. A) sample mean B) variance of the H 0 populations C) sample variance D) mean of the H 0 populations E) F _obt

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The analysis of variance is used to test the null hypothesis that the means of several populations are all equal. Therefore, the parameter being estimated is the variance of the population means under the null hypothesis. This is denoted by MSB (mean square between) in the ANOVA table.

The Parameter Being Estimated in the Analysis of Variance Is