Tedoro Designed a Study to Examine the Influence of Social

question 142

Multiple Choice

Tedoro designed a study to examine the influence of social media on self-esteem. In his study he gave participants a social media post (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) and a 1-minute video clip (positive, negative, or neutral) to watch. Each participant only receives one level of each IV. Which of the following accurately describes this design?

• A) 2 × 2 hybrid design
• B) 2 × 3 mixed between-subjects design
• C) 3 × 3 factorial between-subjects design
• D) 3 × 4 factorial within-subjects design

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Definitions:

Inflation Rate

measures the annual percentage increase in the average price level of goods and services across the economy.

Nominal Wages

The amount of money paid to employees without adjustment for inflation, representing the face value of wages at the time of payment.

Real Wages

The purchasing power of wages, adjusted for inflation, reflecting the actual goods and services that money earned as wages can buy.

Labor Shortages

A situation in which employers have difficulty filling positions with qualified candidates, often due to a lack of available or skilled workers.