For each problem, select the best response.

(a) ANOVA stands for

A. analysis of variance.
B. add now or value after.
C. addition of values.
D. average of values.
E. average number of votes.

(b) We anticipate a small P value for an ANOVA F statistic if the box plots for the samples are

A. symmetrical.
B. identical.
C. wide and similarly located.
D. wide and have similar medians.
E. narrow and located differently.

(c) The P value for an ANOVA F statistic is large if the sample

A. sizes are small.
B. standard deviations are equal.
C. means are about equal.
D. standard deviations are small.
E. sizes are equal.