A group of researchers is interested in if there is a statistically significant difference in the average number of clients served in four different departments. To answer this question, what type of ANOVA should they use?
A) Factorial ANOVA
B) Mixed design ANOVA
C) One-way ANOVA
D) Repeated measures ANOVA

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The researchers are interested in comparing the means of four different groups (departments) which is the aim of one-way ANOVA. Factorial ANOVA involves the comparison of the means of two or more independent variables, mixed design ANOVA involves the comparison of the means of both between-subjects and within-subjects factors, and repeated measures ANOVA involves the comparison of the means of the same group of participants across different time points.

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