Dr. Rhodes notices an interaction in his factorial study. In describing this, which statement might he use to explain the link between Independent Variable A and Independent Variable B in predicting the dependent variable?
A)Variable A cancels out Variable B.
B)The effect of Variable A depends on Variable b.
C)Variable A mainly affects Variable B.
D)The effect of Variable A is mediated by Variable B.

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The statement "The effect of Variable A depends on Variable B" implies that the interaction between the two variables is not simply additive or subtractive, but that the effect of one variable is dependent on the level of the other variable. This suggests that there is a more complex relationship between the two variables in predicting the dependent variable.

Dr Rhodes Notices an Interaction in His Factorial Study