Suppose a researcher is interested in examining the effects of sex of participant, sex of confederate, and self-esteem of participant (high, low) on the participants' reactions to negative feedback. This study is best conceptualized as a ________ design.
A) 2 x 4
B) 2 x 2
C) 2 x 2 x 2
D) 2 x 3

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The study involves three independent variables: sex of participant (2 levels), sex of confederate (2 levels), and self-esteem of participant (2 levels), making it a 2 x 2 x 2 factorial design.

Suppose a Researcher Is Interested in Examining the Effects of Sex