Which of the following can have a negative value?
A) sum of squares
B) mean squares
C) F values
D) none of the descriptive alternatives are correct.

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Sum of squares and mean squares are always non-negative because they are computed as the sum of squared differences, which cannot be negative. F values, used in the context of ANOVA, are also always non-negative because they are a ratio of variances, which are non-negative.

Which of the Following Can Have a Negative Value