A study that investigates the effects of three different types of instruction (text only, text with pictures, text with animation), and spatial ability (high, low) would be symbolized as a
A) 2 x 2 factorial design.
B) 3 x 2 factorial design.
C) 2 x 3 factorial design.
D) Solomon four-group design.

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The study has three independent variables: the type of instruction (text only, text with pictures, text with animation), and spatial ability (high, low). This is a 3 x 2 factorial design, which means that there are three levels of one independent variable and two levels of another independent variable. The dependent variable is not mentioned in the prompt, but it would be measured and compared across all six combinations of instruction type and spatial ability level. The Solomon four-group design has an additional group that is not manipulated, which is not mentioned in this study's design.

A Study That Investigates the Effects of Three Different Types