Delena Asked Dr

question 75

Multiple Choice

Delena asked Dr. Whit to repeat his comment about interaction effects with regard to factorial designs. Dr. Whit had stated that it is possible to hypothesize a main effect for one independent variable:

• A) without hypothesizing a difference in the dependent variable.
• B) without hypothesizing an interaction effect.
• C) without hypothesizing a main effect for the other independent variable.
• D) without a mediating effect.

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Definitions:

Variable on the Vertical Axis

Refers to the dependent variable in a graph or chart, plotted along the vertical (Y) axis, whose value depends on the independent variable.

Variable on the Horizontal Axis

In data representation, a quantity that is measured along the horizontal axis, usually independent in nature.

Slope

The measure of the steepness or angle of a line, indicating the rate at which it rises or falls.

Average Costs

This refers to the per-unit production cost, calculated by dividing total costs by the total quantity produced, indicating the efficiency of production.