A study utilizes ANOVA to examine the average distribution rates of an antibiotic in infants, toddlers and school age children. The results include an F statistic that is 1.04. You know this means:
A) There is a statistically significant difference in the average distribution rates in the three groups.
B) Infants distribute the antibiotic faster because they have a higher percentage of fluid in their bodies.
C) The differences between the groups are similar to the differences within the groups.
D) There is NOT a statistically significant difference in between the groups.

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An F statistic of 1.04 suggests that the variance between the group means is similar to the variance within the groups, indicating no statistically significant difference between the groups.

A Study Utilizes ANOVA to Examine the Average Distribution Rates