Suppose You Were Interested in Conducting an Experiment with Two

question 78

Multiple Choice

Suppose you were interested in conducting an experiment with two independent variables. Why should you use a factorial design instead of two separate experiments?

• A) The factorial design has greater reliability than two separate experiments.
• B) The factorial design has a decreased chance of experimenter bias affecting the outcome.
• C) The factorial design allows you to test for main effects.
• D) The factorial design allows you to test for interactions.

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Definitions:

Hostility

Aggressive behavior or attitude often stemming from antagonism or a desire to inflict harm or opposition.

Ambiguous Actions

Activities or behaviors that are unclear or open to multiple interpretations due to lack of clear intent.

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Behavior intended to harm someone without face-to-face confrontation, through methods such as gossiping or spreading rumors.