In a completely randomized design involving four treatments, the following information is provided. $$\begin{array}{l}
&\text { Treatment 1 } & \text { Treatment 2 } & \text { Treatment 3 } & \text { Treatment 4 } \
\text { Sample size }&50 & 18 & 15 & 17 \
\text { Sample mean }&32 & 38 & 42 & 48
\end{array}$$ The overall mean (the grand mean) for all treatments is _____.
A) 40.0
B) 37.3
C) 48.0
D) 37.0
E) None of the answers is correct.

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To find the overall mean (grand mean), you multiply each sample mean by its respective sample size, sum these products, and then divide by the total number of observations. Calculation: $$(50*32 + 18*38 + 15*42 + 17*48) / (50+18+15+17) = 3720 / 100 = 37.2$$. Since 37.2 is not an option and the closest option is 37.3, B is chosen as the correct answer, acknowledging a slight rounding discrepancy in the provided options.

In a Completely Randomized Design Involving Four Treatments, the Following