How Many Separate Groups of Participants Would Be Needed for a Between-Subjects

question 8

Multiple Choice

How many separate groups of participants would be needed for a between-subjects, two-factor study with three levels of factor A and four levels of factor B?

• A) Three
• B) Four
• C) Seven
• D) Twelve

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Definitions:

Perfusion

The process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the biological tissue.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules intermingle as a result of their kinetic energy of random motion, leading to a net movement from a region of higher concentration to one of lower concentration.

Peripheral Vascular Resistance

The resistance of the peripheral blood vessels, which impacts blood pressure and flow throughout the body.

Cardiac Output

The volume of blood the heart pumps through the circulatory system in one minute, a critical measure of heart function efficiency.