Four different types of fertilizers are used on raspberry plants. The number of raspberries on each randomly selected plant is given below. Find the test statistic F to test the claim that the type of fertilizer makes no
Difference in the mean number of raspberries per plant.
$$\begin{array} { c c c c }
\hline \text { Fertilizer 1 } & \text { Fertilizer 2 } & \text { Fertilizer 3 } & \text { Fertilizer 4 } \
\hline 6 & 8 & 6 & 3 \
7 & 5 & 3 & 5 \
6 & 5 & 2 & 3 \
5 & 5 & 4 & 4 \
7 & 5 & 3 & 5 \
6 & 6 & 3 & 4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)8.357
B)8.123
C)7.123
D)6.912

Question

Four different types of fertilizers are used on raspberry plants. The number of raspberries on each randomly selected plant is given below. Find the test statistic F to test the claim that the type of fertilizer makes no
Difference in the mean number of raspberries per plant.
$$\begin{array} { c c c c } 
\hline \text { Fertilizer 1 } & \text { Fertilizer 2 } & \text { Fertilizer 3 } & \text { Fertilizer 4 } \
\hline 6 & 8 & 6 & 3 \
7 & 5 & 3 & 5 \
6 & 5 & 2 & 3 \
5 & 5 & 4 & 4 \
7 & 5 & 3 & 5 \
6 & 6 & 3 & 4 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A)8.357
B)8.123
C)7.123
D)6.912

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The test statistic F is calculated using ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) to compare the means of the groups. Given the data, the correct calculation results in an F value of 8.357, indicating the variance between the groups.

Four Different Types of Fertilizers Are Used on Raspberry Plants