The ability of ANOVA to compare variation within 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 compares variation within groups by analyzing the differences between the means of the groups and the variation of the individual observations within each group. This means that ANOVA is looking at the differences within each category of the independent variable, or within cases within the same category of the independent variable. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

The Ability of ANOVA to Compare Variation Within Groups Is