Dr. Peralta wishes to conduct a factorial ANOVA in order to test the following variables: sleep apnea and night terrors. All of the following are accurate statements regarding a factorial ANOVA, EXCEPT:
A) a factorial ANOVA allows researchers to simultaneously test two separate nominal independent variables.
B) a factorial ANOVA allows researchers to simultaneously test two separate categorical independent variables.
C) a factorial ANOVA allows researchers to examine how two continuous independent variables interact to influence the dependent variable.
D) a factorial ANOVA allows researchers to examine how two nominal independent variables interact to influence the dependent variable.

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A factorial ANOVA is used to examine the effects of two or more categorical (nominal or ordinal) independent variables on a continuous dependent variable, not two continuous independent variables.

Dr Peralta Wishes to Conduct a Factorial ANOVA in Order