In a one-way analysis of variance test in which the levels of the factor being analyzed are randomly selected from a large set of possible factors, the design is referred to as:
A) a fixed-effects design.
B) a random-effects design.
C) an undetermined results design.
D) a balanced design.

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In a random-effects design, the levels of the factor being analyzed are randomly selected from a larger set, reflecting that the results are intended to generalize to a broader population of levels, not just the ones studied. This contrasts with a fixed-effects design, where the levels are specifically chosen for the study and conclusions are only drawn about those levels.

In a One-Way Analysis of Variance Test in Which the Levels