The total variation in response, assuming no bias, is due to error (unexplained variation) plus differences due to treatments (known variation). If known variation is large compared to unknown variation, which of the following conclusions can be drawn?
A) There is no difference in response due to treatments.
B) There is a difference in response due to treatments.
C) The treatments are not comparable.
D) The cause of the response is due to something other than treatments.

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If the known variation is much larger than the unknown variation, it indicates that the treatments have a significant effect on the response. Thus, we can conclude that there is a difference in the response due to treatments.

The Total Variation in Response, Assuming No Bias, Is Due