Math Problem Statement

The yields of wheat in bushels per acre were compared for five different varieties A, B, C, D, and E at six different locations. Each variety was assigned to a plot at each location. The results of the experiment are shown in the table. Compute the SSE to 2 decimal places.

Solution

To solve for the Sum of Squares for Error (SSE) in the given ANOVA table, we follow these steps:

1. Understanding the Problem:

The question provides an ANOVA table for five varieties (A, B, C, D, and E) of wheat yields over six different locations. The task is to compute the Sum of Squares for Error (SSE).

2. Structure of the ANOVA Table:

The ANOVA table has the following:

  • Yields for each variety at 6 locations.
  • Means for each variety (TRT means).
  • Block means for each location.

3. Formula for SSE:

The SSE is calculated as the sum of squared differences between the observed values and their corresponding treatment means.

SSE=(YijYˉi)2SSE = \sum (Y_{ij} - \bar{Y}_i)^2 Where:

  • YijY_{ij} is the observed yield for variety ii at location jj.
  • Yˉi\bar{Y}_i is the mean yield for variety ii (TRT mean).

4. Steps to Compute SSE:

  • For each yield in the table, subtract the TRT mean (treatment mean for that variety).
  • Square each difference.
  • Sum all squared differences across all varieties and locations.

I'll compute the values based on the data you provided.

Data Extraction:

Here are the values for each variety (A, B, C, D, E) across the six locations and the TRT means:

  • Variety A: 35.3, 31.0, 32.7, 36.8, 37.2, 34.1 (Mean: 34.35)
  • Variety B: 30.7, 32.0, 31.4, 31.7, 35.0, 33.1 (Mean: 32.32)
  • Variety C: 38.7, 38.6, 40.5, 37.4, 39.2, 41.7 (Mean: 39.35)
  • Variety D: 33.6, 32.9, 30.9, 32.0, 36.8, 34.0 (Mean: 33.37)
  • Variety E: 34.3, 32.9, 32.6, 31.8, 34.5, 36.7 (Mean: 33.80)

SSE Calculation (Step-by-Step):

For Variety A: SSEA=(35.334.35)2+(31.034.35)2+(32.734.35)2+(36.834.35)2+(37.234.35)2+(34.134.35)2SSE_A = (35.3 - 34.35)^2 + (31.0 - 34.35)^2 + (32.7 - 34.35)^2 + (36.8 - 34.35)^2 + (37.2 - 34.35)^2 + (34.1 - 34.35)^2 SSEA=(0.95)2+(3.35)2+(1.65)2+(2.45)2+(2.85)2+(0.25)2SSE_A = (0.95)^2 + (-3.35)^2 + (-1.65)^2 + (2.45)^2 + (2.85)^2 + (-0.25)^2 SSEA=0.9025+11.2225+2.7225+6.0025+8.1225+0.0625=29.035SSE_A = 0.9025 + 11.2225 + 2.7225 + 6.0025 + 8.1225 + 0.0625 = 29.035

For Variety B, C, D, and E, the same process is followed.

Let me calculate the full SSE.The Sum of Squares for Error (SSE) is 88.25, rounded to two decimal places.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are five related questions to expand on this:

  1. How is the Sum of Squares for Error (SSE) used in an ANOVA test?
  2. What is the next step after calculating SSE in a full ANOVA process?
  3. How would increasing the number of varieties or locations affect the SSE?
  4. How do we interpret the significance of a high or low SSE value?
  5. What assumptions underlie the ANOVA test in experiments like this?

Tip: In ANOVA, minimizing the SSE indicates that the model explains a good portion of the variability in the data, which is essential for finding statistically significant results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

ANOVA
Sum of Squares
Statistics
Data Analysis

Formulas

SSE = Σ (Y_ij - Ȳ_i)^2

Theorems

Sum of Squares for Error (SSE) in ANOVA

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level