Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data (4th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321997838
Author: Alan Agresti, Christine A. Franklin, Bernhard Klingenberg
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4.4, Problem 52PB
a.
To determine
Identify blocks in this block design.
Identify the type of block design.
b.
To determine
Explain how the double blinded study can be conducted in the study.
c.
To determine
Explain how randomization within blocks could be incorporated into the study.
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Statistics: The Art and Science of Learning from Data (4th Edition)
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