Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
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Chapter 15.4, Problem 37E
a.
To determine
Check whether there is any interaction between race and gender.
b.
To determine
Check whether there is a mean length that differs for the two races at the 0.01 level of significance.
c.
To determine
Check whether there is mean length that differs for males and females at the 0.01 level of significance.
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Introduction to Statistics and Data Analysis
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