Exhibit 10-12
In a completely randomized experimental design involving five treatments, 13 observations were recorded for each of the five treatments (a total of 65 observations). The following information is provided.
-Refer to Exhibit 10-12. The number of degrees of freedom corresponding to within treatments is
A)60
B)59
C)5

Question

Exhibit 10-12
In a completely randomized experimental design involving five treatments, 13 observations were recorded for each of the five treatments (a total of 65 observations). The following information is provided. 
-Refer to Exhibit 10-12. The number of degrees of freedom corresponding to within treatments is
A)60 
B)59 
C)5

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The degrees of freedom for within treatments is calculated as the total number of observations minus the number of groups. If the total number of observations is 65 and there are 5 groups, then the degrees of freedom is 65 - 5 = 60.

Exhibit 10-12 In a Completely Randomized Experimental Design Involving Five Treatments, 13