The variable of interest in an ANOVA procedure is called
A)a partition
B)a treatment
C)either a partition or a treatment
D)a factor

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The variable of interest in an ANOVA procedure is called a factor. A factor is a variable that can affect the outcome of the experiment and is manipulated or controlled by the experimenter. The levels of a factor represent different conditions, treatments, or partitions that are being compared in the experiment. Therefore, Choice D is the correct answer.

The Variable of Interest in an ANOVA Procedure Is Called