[Table/Fig-4]:
Comparison of mean differential colony counts in the three groups at pre-rinsing and post rinsing stage by ANOVA.
| Source of variation | Sum of squares | Degree of freedom | Mean sum of squares | F-value | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre rinse | Between Groups | 17.200 | 2 | 8.600 | 0.003 | 0.997 |
| Within Groups | 106510.800 | 42 | 2535.971 | |||
| Total | 106528.000 | 44 | ||||
| Post rinse | Between Groups | 20748.133 | 2 | 10374.067 | 9.237 | <0.001* |
| Within Groups | 47171.867 | 42 | 1123.140 | |||
| Total | 67920.000 | 44 | ||||
Statistically significant