Keeping in mind that MS w is a measure of random chance, can the value of F be between 0 and 1? Suppose F was 0.40. What would that tell you about amount of variability within groups compared to the...

Keeping in mind that
MS
_w
is a measure of random chance, can the value of
F
be between 0 and 1?

Suppose
F
was 0.40. What would that tell you about amount of variability within groups compared to the amount of variability between groups?

Are
F-tests ever directional?