When a researcher uses an ANOVA, you can assume that:
A) the independent and dependent variables are both nominal level data.
B) the independent and dependent variables are both continuous level data.
C) the independent variable is nominal level data and the dependent variable is continuous level data.
D) the independent variable is continuous level data and the dependent variable is nominal level data.
E) Any of above.

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ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is used when the independent variable is nominal (categorical) and the dependent variable is continuous. This statistical method is designed to test the differences between means across multiple groups, where the groups are defined by the categorical independent variable.

When a Researcher Uses an ANOVA, You Can Assume That