To Calculate the F for a Simple Effect You

question 59

Multiple Choice

To calculate the F for a simple effect you

• A) use the mean square for the main effect as the denominator in F .
• B) first divide the mean square for the simple effect by its degrees of freedom.
• C) use the same error term you use for main effects.
• D) none of the above

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Definitions:

Levels

Distinct categories or values that independent or dependent variables can take in a study or experiment.

dfWG

Degrees of freedom within groups, a concept in statistical analysis that represents the number of independent pieces of information available to estimate a parameter or calculate a statistic within a subset or group.

Degrees of Freedom

The total amount of discrete variables or numbers that are able to fluctuate within a study without breaking any limitations.

Factor B

A variable or condition that is manipulated or varied in an experiment, considered distinct from other variables or conditions.