Which of the Following Statements About the Analysis of Variance

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the analysis of variance (ANOVA) is/are FALSE?

A) The ANOVA methods can be applied to data from random samples and to data from randomized experiments.
B) The purpose of the ANOVA is to assess whether the observed differences among sample means are statistically significant.
C) The ANOVA compares the variation among the means of several groups with the variation within the groups.
D) All of the above are true statements about the ANOVA.
E) Only A and B are true statements about the ANOVA.