When the Effect of One Independent Variable Differs Across the Levels

question 33

Multiple Choice

When the effect of one independent variable differs across the levels of another independent variable, a(n) ________ is present.

• A)between-within effect
• B)correlation
• C)main effect
• D)interaction

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