In a 2 × 2 Factorial Design, the Independent Variables

question 15

Essay

In a 2 × 2 factorial design, the independent variables are psychotherapy type (A vs. B) and psychotherapist sex (male vs. female). Would it make the most sense for this to be a between-subjects, within-subjects, or mixed design? Why?

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