In a split-plot design, suppose A is the between-subjects factor, B is the within- subjects factor, and S is the subject. Which of the following statements is true?
A) Subject is nested within factor A.
B) Subject is nested within factor B.
C) Factor A is nested within subject.
D) Factor A is nested within factor B.

Question

In a split-plot design, suppose A is the between-subjects factor, B is the within- subjects factor, and S is the subject. Which of the following statements is true?
A)  Subject is nested within factor A. 
B)  Subject is nested within factor B. 
C)  Factor A is nested within subject. 
D)  Factor A is nested within factor B.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In a split-plot design, subjects are grouped according to the levels of the between-subjects factor (A), and then different levels of the within-subjects factor (B) are applied within these groups. This means that each subject is unique to a particular level of factor A, hence, subject (S) is nested within factor A.

In a Split-Plot Design, Suppose a Is the Between-Subjects Factor