In an analysis of variance, the F-ratio is calculated by:
A) multiplying the mean square between groups by the mean square within groups.
B) dividing the mean square between groups by the mean square within groups.
C) summing the mean square between groups with the mean square within groups.
D) subtracting the mean square between groups from the mean square within groups.

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The F-ratio in an analysis of variance is calculated by dividing the mean square between groups by the mean square within groups. This ratio is used to determine whether the variation between the groups is statistically significant or whether it could have occurred by chance.

In an Analysis of Variance, the F-Ratio Is Calculated By