Suppose that you analyze data from a completely randomized experimental design using a one-way ANOVA.You find out later that the data was actually from a randomized block experimental design and use the ANOVA procedure to reanalyze the data.The between-groups sum of squares from your first analysis will be ______ the between-groups sum of squares from your second analysis.
A)equal to
B)less than
C)greater than
D)Cannot be determined.

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In both a completely randomized design and a randomized block design, the between-groups sum of squares measures the variation between the treatment groups. Therefore, it remains the same in both analyses.

Suppose That You Analyze Data from a Completely Randomized Experimental