Neely Is Examining the Graph of an Interaction and Sees

question 16

Multiple Choice

Neely is examining the graph of an interaction and sees that one line is flat and one line rises sharply to the right. Which of the following should Neely conclude?

• A)There is no interaction.
• B)There is a crossover interaction.
• C)There is a spreading interaction.
• D)There is a main-effect interaction.

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