When you have completed this chapter, you will be able to:

1. List the characteristics of the F distribution.



2. Conduct a test of hypothesis to determine whether the variances of two populations are equal.



3. Discuss the general idea of analysis of variance.



4. Organize data into a one-way and a two-way ANOVA table.



5. Conduct a test of hypothesis among three or more treatment means.



6. Develop confidence intervals for the difference in treatment means.



7. Conduct a test of hypothesis among treatment means using a blocking variable.



8. Conduct a two-way ANOVA with interaction.