You Are Planning a Factorial Research Study

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are planning a factorial research study.There are three variables.One variable,tone,uses either a humorous or a serious approach.A second variable,length,uses either a 30 second or a 60 second message.A third variable,music,uses either a classical,pop,or rap soundtrack in the background.This study would be considered a ________ design.

• A)2 x 2
• B)2 x 2 x 2
• C)3 x 2
• D)2 x 2 x 3

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Definitions:

Cognitive Development

The process through which individuals acquire and evolve in their problem-solving abilities, memory, language, and understanding of the world.

Intelligence Testing

The assessment and measurement of an individual's intellectual capabilities and potential.

Theories of Personality

Conceptual frameworks used to understand, describe, and predict how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by their individual characteristics.

Cross-sectional Study

An investigative approach that examines information from a whole population or a significant segment of it at one particular moment.