Asked by Martin Jaimez on May 31, 2024

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A researcher designs an experiment by manipulating room temperature (cold, warm, or hot) ; noise level (quiet or loud) ; and room color (pink, blue, or black) . Identify the possible number of main effects.

A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 8

Main Effects

In statistical analysis, the direct impact of an independent variable on a dependent variable, ignoring the effects of other variables.

  • Recognize the relationship between the configuration of a study and the understanding of its results.
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Shannon SundbergJun 04, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
There are three independent variables in the experiment, each with multiple levels. Therefore, there can be up to three main effects - one for each independent variable.