The Analysis of Biological Data
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Author: Michael C. Whitlock, Dolph Schluter
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 1, Problem 25AP
(a)
To determine
To explain: Which of the two variables CCSVI and MS are explanatory variable and the response variable
(b)
To determine
To explain: Whether the study conducted is experimental or observational.
(c)
To determine
To explain: The area where hypothesis testing must have been carried out.
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