Suppose You Conduct a Factorial ANOVA for Independent Samples and for One

question 169

Multiple Choice

Suppose you conduct a factorial ANOVA for independent samples and for one of the main effects, the degrees of freedom are 1. How many groups exist for that independent variable?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Definitions:

Dependent Variable

In an experimental setting, it is the variable being tested and measured, expected to change as a result of manipulations to the independent variable.

Internal Validity

The degree to which an experiment or study accurately measures or tests what it intends to, without the influence of external factors.

Operationalizing

The process of defining a research variable in practical, measurable terms, allowing it to be quantitatively or qualitatively analyzed.

Generalizability

The extent to which research findings are applicable to other settings or groups beyond the studied sample.