Question 1

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely repeated measures design,how many participants are needed in order to have 20 participants per condition?

Accepted Answer

A)  70 
B)  40 
C)  10 
D)  20 
A)  70 
B)  40 
C)  10 
D)  20 D

Question 2

A researcher designs an experiment by manipulating the weight of an individual (normal,over);age (young,middle,old);and gender (male,female).How many interactions are possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  18 
A)  2 
B)  3 
C)  4 
D)  18 C

Question 3

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely independent groups design with 10 participants per group,how many participants are needed?

Accepted Answer

A)  120 
B)  30 
C)  70 
D)  60 
A)  120 
B)  30 
C)  70 
D)  60 A

Question 4

Factorial designs are often employed because:

Accepted Answer

A)  very few variables tend to affect behavior. 
B)  they give a greater approximation of real-world conditions. 
C)  two or three independent variables cannot operate simultaneously. 
D)  combining all levels of each independent variable with all levels of the other independent variables is not possible. 
A)  very few variables tend to affect behavior. 
B)  they give a greater approximation of real-world conditions. 
C)  two or three independent variables cannot operate simultaneously. 
D)  combining all levels of each independent variable with all levels of the other independent variables is not possible.

Question 5

The main reason for using a 2 × 2 factorial design instead of two separate experiments (with one IV per experiment)is to:

Accepted Answer

A)  find the main effects of each independent variable. 
B)  find an interaction between the independent variables. 
C)  save time. 
D)  manipulate one independent variable at a time. 
A)  find the main effects of each independent variable. 
B)  find an interaction between the independent variables. 
C)  save time. 
D)  manipulate one independent variable at a time.

Question 6

In order to find a curvilinear relationship,the researcher needs to use:

Accepted Answer

A)  factorial designs. 
B)  three or more levels of the independent variable. 
C)  more than one dependent variable. 
D)  a mixed factorial design. 
A)  factorial designs. 
B)  three or more levels of the independent variable. 
C)  more than one dependent variable. 
D)  a mixed factorial design.

Question 7

A factorial design involves:

Accepted Answer

A)  manipulating two or more independent variables in a single experiment. 
B)  specifying the overall effect of a dependent variable. 
C)  having multiple dependent measures. 
D)  using one independent variable or factor. 
A)  manipulating two or more independent variables in a single experiment. 
B)  specifying the overall effect of a dependent variable. 
C)  having multiple dependent measures. 
D)  using one independent variable or factor.

Question 8

A researcher designs an experiment by manipulating the following variables: method of presenting material (visual,auditory);difficulty level (easy,difficult);and amount of material (low,moderate,high).For a completely independent groups design with 10 participants per group,how many participants would the researcher need?

Accepted Answer

A)  80 
B)  120 
C)  70 
D)  60 
A)  80 
B)  120 
C)  70 
D)  60

Question 9

A researcher manipulates a defendant's appearance (attractive,average,or unattractive)and gender (male or female)to study how these variables affect judgments of criminal behavior.How many interactions are possible in this design?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  6 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  6

Question 10

Which of the following is the general format for describing factorial designs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Number of levels of first IV × Number of levels of second IV 
B)  Number of IVs × Total number of levels 
C)  Number of main effects × Number of interactions 
D)  Number of conditions of first IV × Number of conditions of second IV 
A)  Number of levels of first IV × Number of levels of second IV 
B)  Number of IVs × Total number of levels 
C)  Number of main effects × Number of interactions 
D)  Number of conditions of first IV × Number of conditions of second IV

Question 11

Identify the design of a study that manipulates the temperature in a room (warm or cold);difficulty of material (easy,difficult);and the amount of material (low,moderate,high).

Accepted Answer

A)  2 × 2 
B)  2 × 3 
C)  2 × 2 × 3 
D)  3 × 3 
A)  2 × 2 
B)  2 × 3 
C)  2 × 2 × 3 
D)  3 × 3

Question 12

An interaction occurs whenever:

Accepted Answer

A)  the manipulation check indicates a manipulation failure. 
B)  the effect of one independent variable changes across levels of a second independent variable. 
C)  both independent variables have an effect. 
D)  the dependent variable is effectively manipulated in a factorial design. 
A)  the manipulation check indicates a manipulation failure. 
B)  the effect of one independent variable changes across levels of a second independent variable. 
C)  both independent variables have an effect. 
D)  the dependent variable is effectively manipulated in a factorial design.

Question 13

In order to study the effects of personality characteristics on intelligence,a researcher assigned participants into two groups: introverts and extroverts.The researcher then conducted an IQ test and calculated the mean scores of the two groups.Moreover,each of the participants was given a puzzle,and the time taken to solve the puzzle was noted down.In this research,which of the following are the attribute variables?

Accepted Answer

A)  Personality characteristics-introverts and extroverts 
B)  The IQ test and the puzzle 
C)  The time taken to complete the test and solve the puzzle 
D)  Mean scores of the two groups 
A)  Personality characteristics-introverts and extroverts 
B)  The IQ test and the puzzle 
C)  The time taken to complete the test and solve the puzzle 
D)  Mean scores of the two groups

Question 14

In a factorial design,a main effect is the _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  effect of one independent variable at one level of another independent variable 
B)  effect of one independent variable averaged over the levels of the other independent variables 
C)  only effect of interest 
D)  effect of dependent variable on the independent variable 
A)  effect of one independent variable at one level of another independent variable 
B)  effect of one independent variable averaged over the levels of the other independent variables 
C)  only effect of interest 
D)  effect of dependent variable on the independent variable

Question 15

A study involves a 3 × 4 × 2 factorial design.How many independent variables are being studied?

Accepted Answer

A)  24 
B)  9 
C)  4 
D)  3 
A)  24 
B)  9 
C)  4 
D)  3

Question 16

While analyzing the interaction between age and gender,Reba finds a difference between the likelihood of being hired in young and old applicants when they are females.However,she finds no such difference among young and old applicants that are males.Based on the findings,Reba has examined the:

Accepted Answer

A)  main effect of age. 
B)  main effect of gender. 
C)  simple main effect of age. 
D)  simple main effect of gender. 
A)  main effect of age. 
B)  main effect of gender. 
C)  simple main effect of age. 
D)  simple main effect of gender.

Question 17

A researcher finds that for male applicants,the likelihood of being hired for a job increases as their work experience increases.However,for female applicants,the likelihood of being hired is not influenced by the amount of work experience.In this scenario,which of the following is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is an effect of gender on work experience. 
B)  There is no interaction between gender and work experience for female applicants. 
C)  There is an interaction between gender and work experience. 
D)  There is an effect of work experience on the likelihood of females being hired. 
A)  There is an effect of gender on work experience. 
B)  There is no interaction between gender and work experience for female applicants. 
C)  There is an interaction between gender and work experience. 
D)  There is an effect of work experience on the likelihood of females being hired.

Question 18

In a factorial design,a main effect is the effect each _____ variable has by itself.

Accepted Answer

A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  correlated 
D)  situational 
A)  independent 
B)  dependent 
C)  correlated 
D)  situational

Question 19

In a study designed to measure aggressive play of boys versus girls who attend public or private schools,which of the following statements is least correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  There may be a simple main effect of gender. 
B)  There may be a simple main effect of the type of school. 
C)  There may be an effect of aggressive play. 
D)  There may be a Gender × type of school interaction. 
A)  There may be a simple main effect of gender. 
B)  There may be a simple main effect of the type of school. 
C)  There may be an effect of aggressive play. 
D)  There may be a Gender × type of school interaction.

Question 20

Raymond has designed a study to examine sexual arousal to erotic or non-erotic movies in male and female college students.A simple main effect of the type of movie would analyze whether arousal level is different for:

Accepted Answer

A)  male versus female viewers. 
B)  viewers of erotic versus non-erotic movies. 
C)  males versus females when the movie is erotic or non-erotic. 
D)  movies when the viewer is a male and when the viewer is a female. 
A)  male versus female viewers. 
B)  viewers of erotic versus non-erotic movies. 
C)  males versus females when the movie is erotic or non-erotic. 
D)  movies when the viewer is a male and when the viewer is a female.

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely repeated measures design,how many participants are needed in order to have 20 participants per condition?

A researcher designs an experiment by manipulating the weight of an individual (normal,over);age (young,middle,old);and gender (male,female).How many interactions are possible?

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely independent groups design with 10 participants per group,how many participants are needed?

Factorial designs are often employed because:

The main reason for using a 2 × 2 factorial design instead of two separate experiments (with one IV per experiment)is to:

In order to find a curvilinear relationship,the researcher needs to use:

A factorial design involves:

A researcher manipulates a defendant's appearance (attractive,average,or unattractive)and gender (male or female)to study how these variables affect judgments of criminal behavior.How many interactions are possible in this design?

Which of the following is the general format for describing factorial designs?

Identify the design of a study that manipulates the temperature in a room (warm or cold);difficulty of material (easy,difficult);and the amount of material (low,moderate,high).

An interaction occurs whenever:

In a factorial design,a main effect is the _____.

A study involves a 3 × 4 × 2 factorial design.How many independent variables are being studied?

While analyzing the interaction between age and gender,Reba finds a difference between the likelihood of being hired in young and old applicants when they are females.However,she finds no such difference among young and old applicants that are males.Based on the findings,Reba has examined the:

A researcher finds that for male applicants,the likelihood of being hired for a job increases as their work experience increases.However,for female applicants,the likelihood of being hired is not influenced by the amount of work experience.In this scenario,which of the following is true?

In a factorial design,a main effect is the effect each _____ variable has by itself.

In a study designed to measure aggressive play of boys versus girls who attend public or private schools,which of the following statements is least correct?

Raymond has designed a study to examine sexual arousal to erotic or non-erotic movies in male and female college students.A simple main effect of the type of movie would analyze whether arousal level is different for:

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Exam 10: Complex Experimental Designs

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely repeated measures design,how many participants are needed in order to have 20 participants per condition?

A researcher designs an experiment by manipulating the weight of an individual (normal,over);age (young,middle,old);and gender (male,female).How many interactions are possible?

In a 4 × 3 factorial design,for a completely independent groups design with 10 participants per group,how many participants are needed?

Factorial designs are often employed because:

The main reason for using a 2 × 2 factorial design instead of two separate experiments (with one IV per experiment)is to:

In order to find a curvilinear relationship,the researcher needs to use:

A factorial design involves:

A researcher manipulates a defendant's appearance (attractive,average,or unattractive)and gender (male or female)to study how these variables affect judgments of criminal behavior.How many interactions are possible in this design?

Which of the following is the general format for describing factorial designs?

Identify the design of a study that manipulates the temperature in a room (warm or cold);difficulty of material (easy,difficult);and the amount of material (low,moderate,high).

An interaction occurs whenever:

In a factorial design,a main effect is the _____.

A study involves a 3 × 4 × 2 factorial design.How many independent variables are being studied?

While analyzing the interaction between age and gender,Reba finds a difference between the likelihood of being hired in young and old applicants when they are females.However,she finds no such difference among young and old applicants that are males.Based on the findings,Reba has examined the:

A researcher finds that for male applicants,the likelihood of being hired for a job increases as their work experience increases.However,for female applicants,the likelihood of being hired is not influenced by the amount of work experience.In this scenario,which of the following is true?

In a factorial design,a main effect is the effect each _____ variable has by itself.

In a study designed to measure aggressive play of boys versus girls who attend public or private schools,which of the following statements is least correct?

Raymond has designed a study to examine sexual arousal to erotic or non-erotic movies in male and female college students.A simple main effect of the type of movie would analyze whether arousal level is different for:

Scientific Understanding of Behavior

Where to Start

Ethics in Behavioral Research

Fundamental Research Issues

Measurement Concepts

Observational Methods

Asking People About Themselves: Survey Research

Experimental Design

Conducting Experiments

Single-Case, Quasi-Experimental, and Developmental Research

Understanding Research Results: Description and Correlation

Understanding Research Results: Statistical Inference

Generalization

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