ANOVA is a technique that permits the comparison of the equality of means for multiple populations. Thus, 3 means could be compared and a determination of whether or not one of the means is significantly different from others can be made. The variable of interest in such a study is called aFactor. Consider a study where I am trying to assess the performance of telephone order personnel in terms of the proportion of satisfactory orders/day. Sampling takes place for a variety of personnel. Some personnel are in rural areas of the US (men and women), some are imprisoned in minimum security institutions (women), and some are in Bangalore, India (men). Which statement is true? (Select one statement)

1. A Factor in this study could be orders, with 2 levelssatisfactory and unsatisfactory.

2. There is only one possible Factor in this studygeographic location with 3 levels.

3. There are 3 possible Factors in this studygeographic location with 3 levels; gender with 2 levels; imprisoned status with 2 levels.

4. There are 12 possible Factors in this study.