The larger the F ratio
A) the more likely the samples represent a common population
B) the less likely the samples represent a common population
C) the more likely that the between sum of squares is small
D) the more likely that the within sum of squares is large

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The F ratio is calculated by dividing the between-group variability by the within-group variability. A larger F ratio indicates a greater difference between group means relative to the variability within groups. Thus, it suggests that the samples are less likely to represent a common population.

The Larger the F Ratio