You are filling in the ANOVA table values for an experiment using a randomized complete block design.In the experiment, there are 3 treatment groups and 12 blocks.The error sum of squares value is 4400.The mean square error value must be
A)122.22
B)200
C)146.67
D)440
E)400

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The mean square error (MSE) is calculated by dividing the error sum of squares (SSE) by the degrees of freedom for error. In a randomized complete block design with 3 treatments and 12 blocks, the degrees of freedom for error is (3-1)*(12-1) = 22. Thus, MSE = 4400 / 22 = 200.

You Are Filling in the ANOVA Table Values for an Experiment