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Understanding the F-Test for Variances

The F-test compares the variances of two normal populations. It has two degrees of freedom and a non-symmetric, non-negative distribution that is similar to the chi-squared distribution. The test statistic is calculated by dividing the larger sample variance by the smaller one. The null hypothesis is that the two variances are equal.

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Understanding the F-Test for Variances

The F-test compares the variances of two normal populations. It has two degrees of freedom and a non-symmetric, non-negative distribution that is similar to the chi-squared distribution. The test statistic is calculated by dividing the larger sample variance by the smaller one. The null hypothesis is that the two variances are equal.

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F - Test

Properties carried over from chi-square

The F-
The distribution is values are
non-symmetric all non-
negative

The mean Properties


is carry over
approximat
ely 1
from chi-
square

There are
There are two
many
independent different F
degrees of distributio
freedom ns
F- test
Designed to All hypothesis
test if two testing is done
population under the
variances assumption the null
are equal hypothesis is true

There are several


different F-tables
The larger variance should always The test statistic is F = s1^2 / s2^2
be placed in the numerator where s1^2 > s2^2

Divide alpha by 2 for a two tail test


The samples must be independent
and then find the right critical value

If standard deviations are given The populations from which the


instead of variances, they must be samples were obtained must be
squared normal
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