The head of the quality control department at a publishing company is studying the effects of the type of glue and the type of binding on the strength of the bookbinding.The company has three possible glues to choose from and the book can either be bound as a paperback or a hardback.What is/are the factor(s)in this study?
A)The strength of the bookbinding
B)The type of glue and the type of binding
C)The three possible glues
D)Paperback versus hardback

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The factor(s) in this study are the types of glue and binding, which are both included in choice B. The strength of the bookbinding is the response variable, which is not included in any of the answer choices, but is part of the overall study. Therefore, the best choice is B.

The Head of the Quality Control Department at a Publishing