In order to increase the F value, which of the following must occur?
A) MS within MS between
B) MS within = MS within
C) MS between MS within
D) Ratio = 1

Question

In order to increase the F value, which of the following must occur?
A) MS within > MS between
B) MS within = MS within
C) MS between > MS within
D) Ratio = 1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The F value is calculated by dividing the variance between groups by the variance within groups. Therefore, to increase the F value, the variance between groups (MS between) must be greater than the variance within groups (MS within). Hence, choice C, MS between > MS within, is the best choice.

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