Which one of the following is not assumed in the use of ANOVA?
A) The populations follow a normal distribution.
B) The samples have equal standard deviations.
C) The populations have equal standard deviations.
D) The populations are independent.

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The assumption of equal standard deviations applies to the populations being compared, not the samples. In fact, one of the major advantages of ANOVA is its ability to handle situations in which the population standard deviations are not equal. Therefore, option B is not assumed in the use of ANOVA.

Which One of the Following Is Not Assumed in the Use