Question 1

In the worksheet analysis, what are the correct degrees of freedom to report for the interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  3, 114 
B)  2.273, 114 
C)  2.273 
D)  2.273, 86.370 
A)  3, 114 
B)  2.273, 114 
C)  2.273 
D)  2.273, 86.370 D

Question 2

In the worksheet analysis, which analyses should be used to test which assumptions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on both IVs. 
B)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on both IVs. 
C)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on the repeated measures IV, and Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on the independent measures IV. 
D)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on the independent measures IV, and Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on the repeated measures IV. 
A)  Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on both IVs. 
B)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on both IVs. 
C)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on the repeated measures IV, and Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on the independent measures IV. 
D)  Mauchly's test for the assumption of sphericity on the independent measures IV, and Levene's test of homogeneity of variance on the repeated measures IV. C

Question 3

What does Mauchly's test measure and in which situations can you use it?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a test of normal distribution and it looks at the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. 
B)  It is a test of variance and it looks at the homogeneity in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have two repeated measures conditions. 
C)  It is a test of sphericity and it looks at the variance in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. 
D)  It is a test of significance and it looks at the difference in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. 
A)  It is a test of normal distribution and it looks at the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. 
B)  It is a test of variance and it looks at the homogeneity in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have two repeated measures conditions. 
C)  It is a test of sphericity and it looks at the variance in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. 
D)  It is a test of significance and it looks at the difference in the difference scores across the conditions in repeated measures design. It can be used only if we have three or more repeated measures conditions. C

Question 4

When you apply Bonferroni correction you need to recalculate the alpha value threshold against which you will test your significance results. If you have to make nine comparisons what would the Bonferroni corrected alpha level be?

Accepted Answer

A)  .06 
B)  .006 
C)  .050 
D)  .012 
A)  .06 
B)  .006 
C)  .050 
D)  .012

Question 5

In the worksheet analysis, what is the correct level of significance for the "living with a relative" main effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  .105 
B)  < .001 
C)  .000 
D)  .068 
A)  .105 
B)  < .001 
C)  .000 
D)  .068

Question 6

In the worksheet analysis, how many tests of homogeneity of variance are there, and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  Four, because there are four conditions in the repeated measures IV. 
B)  One, because there is one independent measures IV. 
C)  One, because there is one repeated measures IV. 
D)  Two, because there are two IVs in the analysis. 
A)  Four, because there are four conditions in the repeated measures IV. 
B)  One, because there is one independent measures IV. 
C)  One, because there is one repeated measures IV. 
D)  Two, because there are two IVs in the analysis.

Question 7

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to break down a significant interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Using SPSS syntax to run comparisons 
B)  Using one-way ANOVAs 
C)  Using t tests with Bonferroni corrected alphas 
D)  Using Mauchly's test 
A)  Using SPSS syntax to run comparisons 
B)  Using one-way ANOVAs 
C)  Using t tests with Bonferroni corrected alphas 
D)  Using Mauchly's test

Question 8

When you run a factorial mixed ANOVA in SPSS, what do you have to check before looking at the main ANOVA findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  I do not have to check anything as the SPSS provided all the necessary answers. 
B)  Check assumptions of homogeneity of variance for the DV and sphericity for the repeated measures IV. 
C)  Check assumptions of sphericity for the independent measures IV and homogeneity of variance for the repeated measures IV. 
D)  Check assumptions of homogeneity of variance for the independent measures IV and sphericity for the repeated measures IV. 
A)  I do not have to check anything as the SPSS provided all the necessary answers. 
B)  Check assumptions of homogeneity of variance for the DV and sphericity for the repeated measures IV. 
C)  Check assumptions of sphericity for the independent measures IV and homogeneity of variance for the repeated measures IV. 
D)  Check assumptions of homogeneity of variance for the independent measures IV and sphericity for the repeated measures IV.

Question 9

What is the interaction effect?

Accepted Answer

A)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when one IV differs according to the number of participants. 
B)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when two dependent variables interact. 
C)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when differences in one IV depend on the different conditions in the other IV. 
D)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when differences in one IV do not depend on the different conditions in the other IV. 
A)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when one IV differs according to the number of participants. 
B)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when two dependent variables interact. 
C)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when differences in one IV depend on the different conditions in the other IV. 
D)  The interaction effect is an effect which occurs when differences in one IV do not depend on the different conditions in the other IV.

Question 10

What is different in testing assumptions for a mixed design factorial ANOVA compared to other factorial ANOVAs, and why?

Accepted Answer

A)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both Bonferroni and Levene's test as we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables. 
B)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both homogeneity of variance and sphericity because we have only independent measure variables. 
C)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider only homogeneity of variance because we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables. 
D)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both homogeneity of variance and sphericity because we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables. 
A)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both Bonferroni and Levene's test as we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables. 
B)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both homogeneity of variance and sphericity because we have only independent measure variables. 
C)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider only homogeneity of variance because we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables. 
D)  In a mixed design ANOVA, we have to consider both homogeneity of variance and sphericity because we have both independent measures and repeated measures independent variables.

Question 11

When do you use a factorial mixed design ANOVA?

Accepted Answer

A)  When you have one categorical independent variable and one continuous dependent variable 
B)  When you have two or more repeated measures independent variables and one continuous dependent variable 
C)  When you have two or more independent variables both independent and repeated measures designs, and one continuous dependent variable 
D)  When you have two or more independent measures independent variables and one categorical dependent variable 
A)  When you have one categorical independent variable and one continuous dependent variable 
B)  When you have two or more repeated measures independent variables and one continuous dependent variable 
C)  When you have two or more independent variables both independent and repeated measures designs, and one continuous dependent variable 
D)  When you have two or more independent measures independent variables and one categorical dependent variable

Question 12

In the worksheet analysis, from which row should you read the ANOVA statistics for the main effect of "time"?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sphericity assumed 
B)  Greenhouse-Geisser 
C)  Huynh-Feldt 
D)  Lower-bound 
A)  Sphericity assumed 
B)  Greenhouse-Geisser 
C)  Huynh-Feldt 
D)  Lower-bound

Question 13

If your Mauchly's test of sphericity for the repeated measures design is significant what do you have to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Apply the Greenhouse-Geisser correction. 
B)  Continue with the main analysis as normal as your test is significant. 
C)  Apply Bonferroni correction. 
D)  Apply post hoc test correction. 
A)  Apply the Greenhouse-Geisser correction. 
B)  Continue with the main analysis as normal as your test is significant. 
C)  Apply Bonferroni correction. 
D)  Apply post hoc test correction.

Question 14

When you run a mixed design ANOVA in SPSS you have to select Post hoc and other additional options. Which of the following selections are appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Post hoc button for post hocs (independent DV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated DV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
B)  Post hoc button for post hocs (repeated DV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated DV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
C)  Post hoc button for post hocs (repeated IV) EM Means for means and post hocs (independent IV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
D)  Post hoc button for post hocs (independent IV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated IV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
A)  Post hoc button for post hocs (independent DV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated DV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
B)  Post hoc button for post hocs (repeated DV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated DV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
C)  Post hoc button for post hocs (repeated IV) EM Means for means and post hocs (independent IV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions 
D)  Post hoc button for post hocs (independent IV) EM Means for means and post hocs (repeated IV) Options for effect sizes and assumptions

Question 15

What do we have to do when we have a one-tailed hypothesis and find a significant main effect where the IV has three conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Look at descriptive statistics and planned contrasts. 
B)  Look at descriptive statistics and post hoc contrasts. 
C)  Look at descriptive statistics only. 
D)  Look at both post hocs and planned contrasts. 
A)  Look at descriptive statistics and planned contrasts. 
B)  Look at descriptive statistics and post hoc contrasts. 
C)  Look at descriptive statistics only. 
D)  Look at both post hocs and planned contrasts.

Exam 12: Two-Way Factorial Mixed Design Anova

In the worksheet analysis, what are the correct degrees of freedom to report for the interaction?

In the worksheet analysis, which analyses should be used to test which assumptions?

What does Mauchly's test measure and in which situations can you use it?

When you apply Bonferroni correction you need to recalculate the alpha value threshold against which you will test your significance results. If you have to make nine comparisons what would the Bonferroni corrected alpha level be?

In the worksheet analysis, what is the correct level of significance for the "living with a relative" main effect?

In the worksheet analysis, how many tests of homogeneity of variance are there, and why?

Which of the following is not an appropriate way to break down a significant interaction?

When you run a factorial mixed ANOVA in SPSS, what do you have to check before looking at the main ANOVA findings?

What is the interaction effect?

What is different in testing assumptions for a mixed design factorial ANOVA compared to other factorial ANOVAs, and why?

When do you use a factorial mixed design ANOVA?

In the worksheet analysis, from which row should you read the ANOVA statistics for the main effect of "time"?

If your Mauchly's test of sphericity for the repeated measures design is significant what do you have to do?

When you run a mixed design ANOVA in SPSS you have to select Post hoc and other additional options. Which of the following selections are appropriate?

What do we have to do when we have a one-tailed hypothesis and find a significant main effect where the IV has three conditions?

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