The Following Table Shows the Results of a Two-Factor Analysis

question 55

Multiple Choice

The following table shows the results of a two-factor analysis of variance with 2 levels of factor A,3 levels of factor B,and a separate sample of n = 5 participants in each of the treatment conditions.Note that several values are missing in the table.What is the missing value for the F-ratio for the AxB interaction? $$\begin{array} { c r r r l } \text { Source } & \mathrm { SS } & \mathrm { df } & \mathrm { MS } & \\\text { Between } & 80 & \mathrm { xx } & & \\\text { A } & 8 & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & F = \mathrm { xx } \\\text { B } & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & 20 & F = \mathrm { xx } \\\text { AxB } & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & F = \mathrm { xx } \\\text { Within } & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & \mathrm { xx } & \\\text { Total } & 176 & \mathrm { xx } & &\end{array}$$

• A)2
• B)4
• C)8 F = xx
• D)16

Acknowledge the importance of generalizability in research through repeated studies across different populations.

Comprehend the strategies for minimizing measurement errors and improving research accuracy.

Distinguish between dependent and independent variables in research.

Recognize the different threats to internal validity and strategies to mitigate them.

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