Including a blocking factor that is not effective in randomized block ANOVA could result in _______.

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Including a blocking factor that is not effective (i.e., does not actually account for variability related to the main factor of interest) in a randomized block ANOVA design could lead to an increase in the probability of a Type II error. This is because the ineffective blocking factor could add noise or unnecessary complexity to the model, potentially obscuring real differences between treatment groups.

Including a Blocking Factor That Is Not Effective in Randomized