Which of the Following Is a Disadvantage of Using Factorial

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a disadvantage of using factorial designs versus single-factor designs?

• A) Factorial designs allow for the opportunity to determine whether independent variables combine or interact to influence the dependent variable.
• B) Testing and interpreting effects in a factorial research design is more complicated than single-factor designs.
• C) Factorial designs allow researchers to determine whether interaction effects are present among independent variables.
• D) Factorial designs have the ability to study multiple effects in one study.

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