The ability of ANOVA to compare variation between groups is referring specifically to which one of the following?
A) Comparing variation between the categories of the independent variable
B) Comparing variation between the categories of the dependent variable
C) Comparing variation within cases within the same category of the independent variable
D) Comparing the relationship between the dependent variable and independent variable

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ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is specifically designed to compare the means of three or more groups to see if at least one is significantly different from the others. It does this by comparing the variation between the categories of the independent variable (which defines the groups) in relation to the dependent variable (which is measured).

The Ability of ANOVA to Compare Variation Between Groups Is