Which of the following is NOT a feature of ANOVA?

The correct choice highlights that ANOVA (Analysis of Variance) does not test for correlation between variables. Instead, ANOVA is primarily used to compare the means of three or more groups to determine if there is a statistically significant difference among them.

The method assumes that the populations from which the samples are drawn are normally distributed, which supports the reliability of results when comparing group means. Additionally, ANOVA evaluates the variability both within groups and between groups, allowing researchers to understand whether any observed differences in means are larger than would be expected due solely to random chance.

In contrast, correlation pertains to the relationship between two variables and is usually analyzed using correlation coefficients or regression analysis, rather than ANOVA. Therefore, option C accurately represents a characteristic that does not apply to ANOVA.