Dr. Crow is interested in examining the independent variables of ethnicity and receipt of remarks in relation to feelings of social inclusion. The ethnicity variable is represented by Caucasian, African American, and Hispanic American. The receipt of remarks variable includes receipt of compliment, receipt of insult, and receipt of greeting. How would this research study design be noted?
A) 2 × 2
B) 3 × 3
C) 2 × 4
D) 2 × 3 × 2

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The study design is noted as 3 × 3 because there are two independent variables: ethnicity with three levels (Caucasian, African American, Hispanic American) and receipt of remarks with three levels (compliment, insult, greeting).

Dr Crow Is Interested in Examining the Independent Variables of Ethnicity