A researcher collects data from four groups and eventually calculates a value of 2.79 for MSBG. What is the value for SSBG?
A) 2.79
B) 8.37
C) 11.16
D) Cannot be calculated with information provided

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MSBG = SSBG / dfBG, where dfBG = k - 1 = 4 - 1 = 3, and k is the number of groups. Solving for SSBG, we get SSBG = MSBG * dfBG = 2.79 * 3 = 8.37. Therefore, the answer is B.

A Researcher Collects Data from Four Groups and Eventually Calculates