Given the Following Data, Collected from an Independent Groups Design

question 28

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 main effect of variable A is _________.

• A) Retain H₀ . We cannot conclude variable A has main effect.
• B) Accept H₀ . We cannot conclude variable A has main effect.
• C) Reject H₀ . Variable A has a significant main effect.
• D) Reject H₀ . Variable A has no effect.

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