Given the Following Data, Collected from an Independent Groups Design

question 59

Multiple Choice

Given the following data, collected from an independent groups design. When analyzing the data, assume that a = 0.05. The conclusion regarding the interaction effect of variables A and B is _________.

• A) Retain H₀ . We cannot conclude there is a significant interaction
• B) Accept H₀ . There is no interaction effect between A and B
• C) Reject H₀ . There is a significant interaction effect.
• D) Reject H₀ . There is no interaction effect between A and B

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