A researcher collects data from three groups and eventually calculates a value of 9.78 for MSBG. What is the value for SSBG?
A) 4.89
B) 19.56
C) 29.34
D) 39.12

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According to the formula for calculating MSBG and SSBG in a one-way ANOVA, SSBG = MSBG x (n-1), where n is the number of groups. Since the value for MSBG is 9.78 and there were three groups, SSBG = 9.78 x 2 = 19.56. Therefore, the answer is B.

A Researcher Collects Data from Three Groups and Eventually Calculates