When using a one-way within-groups ANOVA, the variability due to individual differences is reduced resulting in a _____ F statistic, making it _____ to reject the null hypothesis.
A) larger; harder
B) smaller; easier
C) smaller; harder
D) larger; easier

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In a one-way within-groups ANOVA, the variability due to individual differences is part of the error term, which is reduced, leading to a larger F statistic. This increase in the F statistic makes it easier to reject the null hypothesis, as it indicates a greater likelihood that the observed differences between groups are not due to chance.

When Using a One-Way Within-Groups ANOVA, the Variability Due to Individual