In the randomized block design for ANOVA where k is the number of treatments and b in the number of blocks, the degrees of freedom for error is given by:
A) bk1
B) kb + 1
C) (b1)(k1)
D) k + b1
E) (b + 1)(k + 1)

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The degrees of freedom for error in a randomized block design for ANOVA is calculated as the product of the degrees of freedom for blocks and treatments, which is given by (b-1)(k-1). This accounts for the variation within blocks and treatments that is not explained by the overall model.

In the Randomized Block Design for ANOVA Where K Is