Select the data for which an ANOVA would be the most appropriate statistic.

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ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) is the most appropriate statistic when there are multiple groups being compared on one or more continuous variables. In this case, we have different nutrition programs (multiple groups) being tested on rat length, weight, and number of illnesses (continuous variables). ANOVA would allow us to determine if there are statistically significant differences between the means of these groups on these variables.

Option B involves a correlation between two variables and would be best analyzed using correlation analysis.

Option C involves comparing two groups on a continuous variable (running times) and would be best analyzed using an independent samples t-test.

Option D involves comparing two variables (accidents and social media usage) and would be best analyzed using correlation analysis.

Select the Data for Which an ANOVA Would Be the Most