#1
In a 2x2 factorial design, how many independent variables are manipulated?
Two
ExplanationA 2x2 factorial design manipulates two independent variables.
#2
What is a factorial design?
A research design that involves manipulating multiple independent variables.
ExplanationA factorial design is a research design that involves manipulating multiple independent variables.
#3
In a 2x2 factorial design, how many conditions are there?
4
ExplanationThere are 4 conditions in a 2x2 factorial design.
#4
Which of the following is true about factorial experimental designs?
They involve manipulation of multiple independent variables.
ExplanationFactorial designs involve manipulating multiple independent variables.
#5
What is the advantage of using factorial designs in psychology research?
They allow researchers to examine interactions between variables.
ExplanationFactorial designs enable the examination of variable interactions in psychology research.
#6
Which of the following is a potential limitation of factorial designs?
They cannot identify cause-effect relationships.
ExplanationFactorial designs have a limitation in identifying cause-effect relationships.
#7
What is the factorial notation for a design with three independent variables, each with 2 levels?
2^3
ExplanationThe factorial notation for this design is 2^3.
#8
Which of the following is a true statement about factorial designs?
They allow researchers to examine the effects of multiple independent variables and their interactions.
ExplanationFactorial designs enable researchers to examine the effects of multiple independent variables and their interactions.
#9
In factorial designs, what does the term 'cell' refer to?
The intersection of different levels of independent variables.
ExplanationIn factorial designs, a 'cell' refers to the intersection of different levels of independent variables.
#10
What does a 2x3 factorial design represent?
Two independent variables, one with 2 levels and the other with 3 levels.
ExplanationA 2x3 factorial design represents two independent variables, one with 2 levels and the other with 3 levels.
#11
In factorial designs, what does a main effect refer to?
The effect of one independent variable averaged across levels of another independent variable.
ExplanationA main effect in factorial designs refers to the effect of one independent variable averaged across levels of another independent variable.
#12
What is meant by a 2x2x2 factorial design?
It involves three independent variables, each with 2 levels.
ExplanationA 2x2x2 factorial design involves three independent variables, each with 2 levels.
#13
What is meant by a 2x2 within-subjects factorial design?
It involves two within-subjects factors, each with 2 levels.
ExplanationA 2x2 within-subjects factorial design involves two within-subjects factors, each with 2 levels.
#14
Which of the following is a feature of a mixed factorial design?
It involves both within-subjects and between-subjects factors.
ExplanationA mixed factorial design involves both within-subjects and between-subjects factors.
#15
In factorial designs, what is the purpose of counterbalancing?
To ensure that each participant experiences the same conditions in the same order.
ExplanationCounterbalancing in factorial designs ensures that each participant experiences the same conditions in the same order.