An F distribution is a
A) normal distribution
B) t distribution
C) sampling distribution
D) none descriptive alternatives are correct.

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An F distribution is a type of sampling distribution that arises when estimating the ratio of two variances. It is used in analysis of variance (ANOVA), among other statistical tests, to determine if the variances between two populations are significantly different. It is not a normal or t distribution, but rather a distinct distribution used for specific hypothesis testing scenarios involving variances.

An F Distribution Is a