Use software to conduct the analysis of variance test. Use a significance level of 0.05 to test the null hypothesis.
-Random samples of four different models of cars were selected and the gas mileage of each car was measured. The results are shown below. $\begin{array}{cccc}
\underline{\text { Model A}}& \underline{\text { Model B}}& \underline{\text { Model C}}& \underline{\text { Model D }}\
21 & 28 & 30 & 25 \
25 & 26 & 28 & 26 \
24 & 29 & 32 & 25 \
26 & 30 & 27 & 28
\end{array}$
Do the data indicate that there is a difference in mean mileage for the different car models?
A)Yes
B)No

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Use software to conduct the analysis of variance test. Use a significance level of 0.05 to test the null hypothesis.
-Random samples of four different models of cars were selected and the gas mileage of each car was measured. The results are shown below. $\begin{array}{cccc}
 \underline{\text { Model A}}& \underline{\text {  Model B}}&  \underline{\text { Model C}}&  \underline{\text { Model D }}\ 
21 & 28 & 30 & 25 \
25 & 26 & 28 & 26 \
24 & 29 & 32 & 25 \
26 & 30 & 27 & 28
\end{array}$
Do the data indicate that there is a difference in mean mileage for the different car models?
A)Yes
B)No

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The analysis of variance (ANOVA) test is used to determine if there are any statistically significant differences between the means of three or more independent (unrelated) groups. Given the significance level of 0.05 and assuming the ANOVA test was conducted properly, if the result indicates a significant difference, it means that not all car models have the same mean mileage. The question implies that the ANOVA test has been or is to be conducted, and asking whether the data indicate a difference in mean mileage suggests looking for a significant result from the ANOVA test. Since the question is framed in a way that expects a determination based on the ANOVA test, and typically, such a test is used to find differences among groups, the answer suggesting there is a difference (if the ANOVA test shows significance) is the correct interpretation.

Use Software to Conduct the Analysis of Variance Test Do the Data Indicate That There Is a Difference in a Significance