A Researcher Is Interested in Variables That May Affect an Individual's

question 52

Multiple Choice

A researcher is interested in variables that may affect an individual's driving ability. He has people drive a course in wet, dry, or icy conditions. In addition, he has them drive a vehicle with or without power steering, and with an automatic or a manual transmission. This design is an example of a _____ factorial.

• A)2 × 2
• B)3 × 2
• C)3 × 2 × 2
• D)2 × 2 × 2

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Definitions:

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