A Two-Factor Research Study Is Used to Evaluate the Effectiveness

question 38

Multiple Choice

A two-factor research study is used to evaluate the effectiveness of a new blood-pressure medication.In this two-factor study,factor A is medication versus no medication and factor B is male versus female.The medicine is expected to reduce blood pressure for both males and females,but it is expected to have a much greater effect for males.What pattern of results should be obtained if the medication works as predicted?​

• A)​A significant main effect for factor A (medication)
• B)​A significant interaction
• C)​A significant main effect for factor A and a significant interaction
• D)​An insignificant main effect for factor A (medication)

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