If race and gender have a significant interaction effect on years of schooling,
A) the effect of race on years of schooling varies by gender
B) the effect of gender on years of schooling varies by race
C) "a" and "b" are both true
D) none of the above are true

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When there is a significant interaction effect between race and gender on years of schooling, it means that the effect of one variable on the outcome (years of schooling) depends on the level of the other variable. Thus, both options A and B are true: the effect of race on years of schooling varies by gender, and the effect of gender on years of schooling varies by race.

If Race and Gender Have a Significant Interaction Effect on Years