#1
Which of the following best describes a factorial research design?
A design that examines the effects of multiple independent variables on one dependent variable
ExplanationExamines effects of multiple independent variables on one dependent variable.
#2
In factorial research designs, what is the advantage of using multiple independent variables?
It allows for the study of complex interactions between variables
ExplanationEnables study of complex interactions between variables.
#3
What is a main effect in factorial research?
The effect of one independent variable on the dependent variable
ExplanationEffect of one independent variable on the dependent variable.
#4
What is a 2x2 factorial design?
A design with two independent variables, each with two levels
ExplanationDesign with two independent variables, each with two levels.
#5
What is the advantage of using a factorial design over a single-factor design?
Factorial designs allow for the study of interactions between variables
ExplanationAllows for the study of interactions between variables.
#6
What is a cell in a factorial design?
The intersection of a row and column representing a unique combination of levels of the independent variables
ExplanationIntersection of a row and column with a unique combination of independent variable levels.
#7
Which of the following is a true statement about factorial research designs?
They allow for the study of multiple variables simultaneously
ExplanationEnables study of multiple variables simultaneously.
#8
What is a factorial combination?
The total number of possible conditions in a factorial design
ExplanationTotal number of possible conditions in a factorial design.
#9
In factorial research designs, what is an interaction effect?
The combined effect of two or more independent variables on the dependent variable
ExplanationCombined effect of two or more independent variables on the dependent variable.
#10
What is a mixed factorial design?
A design that includes both between-subjects and within-subjects factors
ExplanationIncludes both between-subjects and within-subjects factors.
#11
Which of the following is an advantage of factorial designs in psychology?
They allow for the study of multiple variables and their interactions
ExplanationEnables the study of multiple variables and their interactions in psychology.
#12
What is a 3x2x2 mixed factorial design?
A design with three independent variables, two with two levels and one with three levels, and one dependent variable
ExplanationDesign with three independent variables, two with two levels, one with three levels, and one dependent variable.