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ANOVA: An Analysis Of Variance Measure

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ANOVA is simply an analysis of variance measure in statistics that is used to compare the means, or average, of more than two groups. It tests for significant differences, or differences that are large enough to effect or change the study outcomes. It analyzes variances between and within the study groups and can test several null hypothesis, or claims being tested, at the same time. It is also used to compare the variances between the group members as well as between the individual sample groups. The one way ANOVA is used to compare a single factor in more than two groups. It also is used to determine relationships within a group and the correlation of the factor among group members over time. The ANOVA is performed at intervals of the study …show more content…

For example, suppose you want to test whether gender has an effect on the average time a pain reliever takes effect, whether the type of medication has an effect on the average time a pain reliever takes effect, and if there is interaction effect between gender and type of medication on the average time a pain reliever takes effect. The dependent variable would be the average time a pain reliever takes effect where the independent variables are gender and type of medication. The main null hypothesis (Ho) are: Gender has no effect on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide relief and the type of medication has no effect on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide relief. The main alternative hypothesis (Ha) are: Gender has an effect on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide relief and the type of medication has an effect on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide relief. The null hypothesis for interaction effect is there is no interaction effect between gender and type of medication on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide relief. The alternative hypothesis is there is an interaction effect between gender and type of medication on the mean length of time it takes a pain reliever to provide

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