Tedoro designed a study to examine the influence of social media on self-esteem. In his study he gave participants a social media post (Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram) and a 1-minute video clip (positive, negative, or neutral) to watch. Each participant only receives one combination. Which of the following accurately describes this design?
A) 2 × 2 hybrid design
B) 2 × 3 mixed design
C) 3 × 3 factorial design
D) 3 × 4 factorial design

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The study involves two independent variables: type of social media post (3 levels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) and type of video clip (3 levels: positive, negative, neutral), making it a 3 × 3 factorial design.

Tedoro Designed a Study to Examine the Influence of Social