Anova CRD
Anova CRD
Anova CRD
1. The value of the F-statistic for testing the equality of the means is:
(a) 4.35
(b) .0028
(c) 13.05
(d) 11.60
(e) 116.00
Solution: d
Past performance 1990 Apr - 75%
Past performance 1991 Feb - 63% (c-27%)
Past performance 1993 Feb - 84% (c-10%)
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2. The hypothesis would be rejected at α=0.05 if the test statistic is greater
than:
(a) 4.07
(b) 3.86
(c) 8.85
(d) 8.81
(e) 3.59
Solution: a
Past performance 1990 Apr - 79%
Past performance 1991 Feb - 61% (b-31%)
Past performance 1993 Feb - 86% (b-12%)
(a) Because the p-value is small, there is evidence that all the brands
differ from each other in the mean amount of tar present.
(b) Because the p-value is small, there is no evidence that any of the
brands differ in the mean tar content.
(c) Because the p-value is small, there is evidence that at least one brand
has a different mean tar content from the other brands.
(d) Because the p-value is small, there is no evidence that at least one
brand has a different mean tar content from the other brands.
(e) Because the p-value is small, there is evidence that all of brands have
the same mean tar content.
Solution: c
Past performance 1993 Feb - 95%
Since the p-value is 0.0028 the hypothesis of equal means is rejected. Con-
sequently a multiple comparison procedure was performed. Here is a por-
tion of the output:
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T GROUPING MEAN N BRAND
A 122.000 3 Wheezer
B 112.000 3 Choker
B
B 110.000 3 Hacker
B
B 108.000 3 Killer
Solution: d
Past performance 1990 Apr - 62% (B-15%)
Solution: c
Past performance 1990 Apr - 76% (E-13%)
Past performance 1991 Feb - 86%
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6. Suppose the analyst wishes to repeat the experiment blocking by the type
of inhalation of smokers. Which of the following is NOT CORRECT about
a randomized complete block design?
Solution: e
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Source df SS MS F-value
Nematocides * 3.456 * *
Error 8 1.200 *
Total 11 4.656
(a) 23.04
(b) 2.89
(c) 3.46
(d) 1.20
(e) 7.68
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Solution: e
Past performance 1990 Feb - 90%
Solution: c
Past performance 1990 Feb - 92%
9. Suppose that based upon this experiment, the scientist wishes to be 80%
sure of detecting a difference of about 0.45 kg/plot in the average yield
among the four nematocides when testing at α=0.05. She decides to use
0.15 as an estimate of the population variance. Then:
(a) The required sample size is about 20 plots per nematocide for a total
of 80 plots.
(b) The required total sample size is 20 plots, i.e., 5 plots per nematocide.
(c) The required sample size is about 4 plots per nematocide for a total
of 16 plots.
(d) The required total sample size is 4 plots, i.e., 1 plot per nematocide.
(e) The required sample size cannot be determined because the individ-
ual population means are not known.
Solution: a
Past performance 1990 Feb - 40% (A-40%, C-46%)
10. What is the best reason for randomly assigning treatment levels to the
experimental units?
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(d) Randomization is required by statistical consultants before they will
help you analyze the experiment.
(e) Randomization implies that it is not necessary to be careful during
the experiment, during data collection, and during data analysis.
Solution: b
Past performance 1990 Feb - 97%
(a) Conclude that the mean yields of the four nematocides are equal
when in fact at least one is not equal.
(b) Conclude that the mean yields of the four nematocides are equal
when in fact they are equal.
(c) Conclude that the mean yields of the four nematocides are unequal
when in fact at least one is not equal.
(d) Conclude that the mean yields of the four nematocides are unequal
when in fact they are equal.
(e) Fail this exam because you used the osmosis method of studying.
Solution: d
Past performance 1990 Feb - 82%
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12. Which is the null and alternate hypothesis?
(a) H: all sample means are equal;
A: at least one sample mean differs from the others.
(b) H: all host species have the same population mean cuckoo egg size;
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(d) H: all host species are the same;
A: at least one host species is different from the others.
(e) H: all host species have the same size eggs;
A: at least one host species has different sized eggs from the others.
Solution: b
Past performance 2006 Dec - 38% (30%-a; 19%-c)
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