Question

A researcher has participants complete a survey regarding their level of restraint when eating. Participants were assigned to groups based on their current health status (lean, overweight, obese) and gender (male, female). What type of factorial design is most appropriate for this study

Answer 1

Answer: Between-subject factorial design

Explanation:

Between-subject factorial design could be described as when all independent variables are manipulated between subjects. A scenario is seen when carrying out a research with a torch, participants could be tested while using a torch or when it's not used also in consideration is the time of the events

The researcher is using a Between-subject factorial design where he considers their gender and current health status for the research.