Question 1

A 3 × 3 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 2

If you were to develop a table to examine a 2 × 2 factorial design, one independent variable would be notated on the left with each level in a _____ and the other independent variable would be at the top with each level in a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  column; cell 
B)  cell; row 
C)  column; row 
D)  row; column 
A)  column; cell 
B)  cell; row 
C)  column; row 
D)  row; column

Question 3

In a 2 × 2 factorial design using a within-subjects design:

Accepted Answer

A)  different participants will experience only one level for both of the independent variables. 
B)  the same participants will experience two levels of the IV and two levels of the DV. 
C)  different participants will experience only one level for each independent variable. 
D)  the same participants will experience both levels for both of the independent variables. 
A)  different participants will experience only one level for both of the independent variables. 
B)  the same participants will experience two levels of the IV and two levels of the DV. 
C)  different participants will experience only one level for each independent variable. 
D)  the same participants will experience both levels for both of the independent variables.

Question 4

Hybrid designs include any factorial design that has at least one _____ variable.

Accepted Answer

A)  moderator 
B)  quasi-independent 
C)  quasi-experimental 
D)  nominal 
A)  moderator 
B)  quasi-independent 
C)  quasi-experimental 
D)  nominal

Question 5

In a 2 × 2 × 3 × 6 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  6 
D)  9 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  6 
D)  9

Question 6

An interaction effect hypothesis is a prediction about how the levels of one independent variable combine with another independent variable to influence the _____ in a way that extends beyond the _____of the two separate main effects.

Accepted Answer

A)  dependent variable; sum 
B)  interaction effect; product 
C)  dependent variable; quotient 
D)  dependent variable; product 
A)  dependent variable; sum 
B)  interaction effect; product 
C)  dependent variable; quotient 
D)  dependent variable; product

Question 7

An interaction is considered a(n) _____ effect that occurs when combining two or more factors.

Accepted Answer

A)  universal 
B)  common 
C)  unique 
D)  joint 
A)  universal 
B)  common 
C)  unique 
D)  joint

Question 8

Why would using research confederates be helpful in an experiment?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research confederates are often peers of the participants. 
B)  Research confederates increase internal validity. 
C)  Research confederates increase experimental control and therefore standardization. 
D)  Research confederates decrease external validity and generalizability. 
A)  Research confederates are often peers of the participants. 
B)  Research confederates increase internal validity. 
C)  Research confederates increase experimental control and therefore standardization. 
D)  Research confederates decrease external validity and generalizability.

Question 9

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4

Question 10

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A)  how well you do in a particular class depends on your aptitude and interest, as well as your attendance in the class. 
B)  how tired you are is determined by how many children you have, your work shift, and the amount of sleep you get each night. 
C)  how excited you are is determined by the type of event, the number of people in attendance, and the type of music playing. 
D)  how much you love your spouse is determined by whether you get flowers. 
A)  how well you do in a particular class depends on your aptitude and interest, as well as your attendance in the class. 
B)  how tired you are is determined by how many children you have, your work shift, and the amount of sleep you get each night. 
C)  how excited you are is determined by the type of event, the number of people in attendance, and the type of music playing. 
D)  how much you love your spouse is determined by whether you get flowers.

Question 11

In a 2006 study conducted in Scotland researchers asked 200 college students to read a series of vignettes describing a man approaching a woman and using different conversation starters. The researchers found that:

Accepted Answer

A)  woman preferred conversation starters that were sexually suggestive. 
B)  women preferred conversation starters that showcased the man's humor. 
C)  women preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth, character, and culture. 
D)  women least preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth. 
A)  woman preferred conversation starters that were sexually suggestive. 
B)  women preferred conversation starters that showcased the man's humor. 
C)  women preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth, character, and culture. 
D)  women least preferred conversation starters that provided information about the man's wealth.

Question 12

Vignettes use _____ situations, events, or scenarios to provide information to a participant.

Accepted Answer

A)  hypothetical 
B)  real 
C)  tangible 
D)  original 
A)  hypothetical 
B)  real 
C)  tangible 
D)  original

Question 13

In a factorial design 2 × 3, the 3 represents:

Accepted Answer

A)  levels of the dependent variable. 
B)  levels of the first independent variable. 
C)  levels of the second independent variable. 
D)  the sum of the variables. 
A)  levels of the dependent variable. 
B)  levels of the first independent variable. 
C)  levels of the second independent variable. 
D)  the sum of the variables.

Question 14

The number of potential combinations with factorial designs is:

Accepted Answer

A)  minimal. 
B)  limited. 
C)  narrow. 
D)  unlimited. 
A)  minimal. 
B)  limited. 
C)  narrow. 
D)  unlimited.

Question 15

In a factorial design, the number of independent variables indicates the number of potential main effect hypotheses, and there are as many interaction effect hypotheses as:

Accepted Answer

A)  you have combinations of levels of dependent variables. 
B)  you have combinations of main effects. 
C)  you have combinations of independent variables. 
D)  you have combinations of dependent variables. 
A)  you have combinations of levels of dependent variables. 
B)  you have combinations of main effects. 
C)  you have combinations of independent variables. 
D)  you have combinations of dependent variables.

Question 16

(Scenario I) Suppose the researchers in Scenario I were unable to create the fictitious movie consulting service environment. Instead, they created four written scenarios that matched each of the four treatment conditions. Participants were randomly assigned to each treatment and were asked to indicate how satisfied they think they would have been based on the scenario they read. This type of design uses:

Accepted Answer

A)  nonexperimental manipulations. 
B)  vignettes. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  experimentation. 
A)  nonexperimental manipulations. 
B)  vignettes. 
C)  correlation. 
D)  experimentation.

Question 17

Dr. Raqui computed a two-way factorial analysis of variance with types of aggression (relational or overt) and the type of communication method (email, phone, or in-person) as the independent variables, and the level of self-esteem as the dependent variable. The relational aggression main effect was significant, F(1, 222) = 4.2, p = .001, eta2 = .031. Which of the following represents the significance level?

Accepted Answer

A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031 
A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  .031

Question 18

Cindy asked Dr. Carlisle to repeat her comment about interaction effects with regard to factorial design. Dr. Carlisle had stated that it is possible to hypothesize interactions without predicting:

Accepted Answer

A)  differences for any of the main effects. 
B)  differences for one main effect. 
C)  a moderator effect. 
D)  a mediating effect. 
A)  differences for any of the main effects. 
B)  differences for one main effect. 
C)  a moderator effect. 
D)  a mediating effect.

Question 19

Dr. Raqui computed a two-way factorial analysis of variance with types of aggression (relational or overt) and the type of communication method (email, phone, or in-person) as the independent variables, and the level of self-esteem as the dependent variable. The relational aggression main effect was significant, F(1, 222) = 4.2, p = .001, eta2 = .031. Which of the following represents the between-subjects degrees of freedom?

Accepted Answer

A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  1 
A)  222 
B)  .001 
C)  4.2 
D)  1

Question 20

Senko and Fyffe (2010) conducted a study in 2010 among female college students interested in examining preferences for opening pick-up lines. The female participants:

Accepted Answer

A)  preferred innocuous pick-up lines the least and cute pick-up lines the most. 
B)  preferred cute pick-up lines the least and found direct pick-up lines more desirable. 
C)  preferred cute pick-up lines the most and direct pick-up lines the least. 
D)  did not have a preference in pick-up line types. 
A)  preferred innocuous pick-up lines the least and cute pick-up lines the most. 
B)  preferred cute pick-up lines the least and found direct pick-up lines more desirable. 
C)  preferred cute pick-up lines the most and direct pick-up lines the least. 
D)  did not have a preference in pick-up line types.

A 3 × 3 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

If you were to develop a table to examine a 2 × 2 factorial design, one independent variable would be notated on the left with each level in a _ and the other independent variable would be at the top with each level in a _.

In a 2 × 2 factorial design using a within-subjects design:

Hybrid designs include any factorial design that has at least one _____ variable.

In a 2 × 2 × 3 × 6 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

An interaction effect hypothesis is a prediction about how the levels of one independent variable combine with another independent variable to influence the _ in a way that extends beyond the _of the two separate main effects.

An interaction is considered a(n) _____ effect that occurs when combining two or more factors.

Why would using research confederates be helpful in an experiment?

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

In a 2006 study conducted in Scotland researchers asked 200 college students to read a series of vignettes describing a man approaching a woman and using different conversation starters. The researchers found that:

Vignettes use _____ situations, events, or scenarios to provide information to a participant.

In a factorial design 2 × 3, the 3 represents:

The number of potential combinations with factorial designs is:

In a factorial design, the number of independent variables indicates the number of potential main effect hypotheses, and there are as many interaction effect hypotheses as:

Cindy asked Dr. Carlisle to repeat her comment about interaction effects with regard to factorial design. Dr. Carlisle had stated that it is possible to hypothesize interactions without predicting:

Senko and Fyffe (2010) conducted a study in 2010 among female college students interested in examining preferences for opening pick-up lines. The female participants:

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A 3 × 3 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

If you were to develop a table to examine a 2 × 2 factorial design, one independent variable would be notated on the left with each level in a _____ and the other independent variable would be at the top with each level in a _____.

In a 2 × 2 factorial design using a within-subjects design:

Hybrid designs include any factorial design that has at least one _____ variable.

In a 2 × 2 × 3 × 6 factorial design how many levels does the fourth independent variable have?

An interaction effect hypothesis is a prediction about how the levels of one independent variable combine with another independent variable to influence the _____ in a way that extends beyond the _____of the two separate main effects.

An interaction is considered a(n) _____ effect that occurs when combining two or more factors.

Why would using research confederates be helpful in an experiment?

A 4 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 2 factorial design includes how many levels in the second independent variable?

Each of the following is an example of an interaction, EXCEPT:

In a 2006 study conducted in Scotland researchers asked 200 college students to read a series of vignettes describing a man approaching a woman and using different conversation starters. The researchers found that:

Vignettes use _____ situations, events, or scenarios to provide information to a participant.

In a factorial design 2 × 3, the 3 represents:

The number of potential combinations with factorial designs is:

In a factorial design, the number of independent variables indicates the number of potential main effect hypotheses, and there are as many interaction effect hypotheses as:

Cindy asked Dr. Carlisle to repeat her comment about interaction effects with regard to factorial design. Dr. Carlisle had stated that it is possible to hypothesize interactions without predicting:

Senko and Fyffe (2010) conducted a study in 2010 among female college students interested in examining preferences for opening pick-up lines. The female participants:

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Within-Subjects Design: Can Watching Reality Tv Shows Be Good for Us

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If you were to develop a table to examine a 2 × 2 factorial design, one independent variable would be notated on the left with each level in a _ and the other independent variable would be at the top with each level in a _.

An interaction effect hypothesis is a prediction about how the levels of one independent variable combine with another independent variable to influence the _ in a way that extends beyond the _of the two separate main effects.