Because a MANOVA Works on the Basis of Using Several

question 23

Multiple Choice

Because a MANOVA works on the basis of using several values to assess statistical significance it achieves this by converting dependent variables (e.g. trait and state anxiety) into underlying dimensions (i.e. discriminant function) . What are the linear combinations of the dependent variables known as? (You may select more than one option.)

• A) Variates
• B) Factors
• C) Eigenvectors
• D) Vectors

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Definitions:

Proxy Pretest Measure

An indirect measure or an approximation used to gauge participants’ status before the actual pretest in an experimental study, usually when baseline measures are not available.

Counseling Technique

A strategy or method used in counseling to facilitate communication, address client issues, and promote emotional and psychological healing or development.

Random Assignment

A method used in experimental designs to randomly allocate subjects to different treatment groups, ensuring that each group is likely to be similar before treatment.

Treatment Groups

Groups in an experiment that receive the experimental treatment or intervention, whose outcomes are compared to a control group.