Answer the given problem. Use the steps in hypothesis testing when presenting the results.
A health researcher is interested in comparing 3 methods of weight loss: low calorie diet, low fat diet and high exercise regimen. He selected 15 moderately overweight subjects and randomly assigned 5 to each weight-loss program. The following weight reductions (in lbs) were observed after a one-month period. Test the hypothesis that the extent of weight reduction does not differ by type of weight-loss program.
Low Fat : 7 7 5 4 6
Low Calorie : 7 8 8 9 5
High Exercise Regimen : 7 9 7 8 8
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