Which of the following is not a required assumption for the analysis of variance?
A)The random variable of interest for each population has a normal probability distribution.
B)The variance associated with the random variable must be the same for each population.
C)At least 2 populations are under consideration.
D)Populations have equal means.

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Equal means is not a required assumption for the analysis of variance. However, the assumption of equal variances is required. Furthermore, the assumption of normal probability distribution of the random variable of interest exists in each population, and at least 2 populations are under consideration.

Which of the Following Is Not a Required Assumption for the Analysis