A researcher examines the physical attractiveness of a driver involved in an automobile accident (unattractive, average, or attractive) and the severity of damage caused ($500, $1500, or $2500) on judgments of responsibility assigned to the driver. Which of the following represents the factorial design?
A)2 × 2
B)2 × 3
C)3 × 3
D)1 × 3

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The design is 3 × 3 because there are two independent variables: physical attractiveness with three levels (unattractive, average, attractive) and severity of damage with three levels ($500, $1500, $2500).

A Researcher Examines the Physical Attractiveness of a Driver Involved