Here is a simple example of how ANOVA is used and how the assumptions are checked: Suppose we want to find out if there is a difference in average test scores between three different classes. We have test score data from 30 students divided into three classes (A, B, and C) with 10 students each per class. Step 1: Collecting Data Suppose the exam score data is as follows: Class A: 75, 80, 85, 70, 90, 95, 85, 80, 75, 85 Class B: 65, 70, 75, 60, 85, 70, 80, 75, 65, 70 Class C: 85, 90, 95, 80, 75, 85, 90, 85, 80, 75 Step 2: Checking Assumptions Independence of Observations: The scores of each student in different classes are assumed to be independent. For example, the score of a student in Class A is not influenced by the score of a student in Class B or C. 2. Normality: We check normality using the Shapiro-Wilk test or by looking at the Q-Q plot. 3. Homogeneity of Variance: We check homogeneity of variance using Levene's or Bartlett's test. 4. Random Sampling: Data is considered to be randomly drawn from the population of students taking the exam. 5. Additivity: It is assumed that the effect of class on test scores is additive. Step 3: Performing ANOVA We will use statistical software (such as Python, R, or SPSS) to perform the ANOVA. Step 4: Interpretation of Results If the p-value of the Shapiro-Wilk test for each class is greater than 0.05, the normality assumption is met. If the p-value of the Levene's test is greater than 0.05, the assumption of homogeneity of variance is met. The ANOVA results will show whether there is a significant difference between the mean exam scores in the three classes. If the p-value of the ANOVA result is smaller than 0.05, we conclude that there is a significant difference between the mean test scores in at least two classes. Thus, these steps will help us understand how to use ANOVA and ensure that the necessary assumptions are met.