If you find an F ratio of -2 in a one-factor ANOVA ($\alpha$= .05), you will
A) reject the null hypothesis.
B) fail to reject the null hypothesis.
C) not be able to decide because the df and critical value are unknown.
D) conclude that a mistake has been made.

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F ratios in ANOVA are always non-negative because they are calculated as a ratio of variances, which are always non-negative. A negative F ratio indicates a computational error.

If You Find an F Ratio of -2 in a One-Factor