What level of measurement is required for the independent variable (factor) and dependent variable in univariate analysis of variance (ANOVA)?
A) The factor has to be at the nominal level of measurement.
B) The dependent variable has to be at the interval/ratio level of measurement.
C) Both of the above.
D) Neither of the above.

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For univariate ANOVA, the independent variable (factor) must be categorical, which corresponds to the nominal level of measurement, and the dependent variable must be continuous, which corresponds to the interval/ratio level of measurement. Therefore, both conditions must be met.

What Level of Measurement Is Required for the Independent Variable