Whenever a Two-Factor Experiment Results in a Significant Interaction,you Should

question 21

True/False

Whenever a two-factor experiment results in a significant interaction,you should be cautious about interpreting the main effects because an interaction can distort,conceal,or exaggerate the main effects of the individual factors.

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Definitions:

Imbalance

A state of lack of equilibrium or proportion, in physical contexts, emotional states, or relationships.

Self-Handicapping

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Elaboration Likelihood Model

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