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GATE 2022 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 45

Research Methods and Statistics · Experimental Designs: Factorial, randomized block, repeated measures and single-subject designs, cohort studies, ANOVA, MANOVA and ANCOVA · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding Multiple Analysis of Variance (MANOVA)?

  1. Tests the mean difference of more than two groups on one dependent variable.
  2. Tests the mean difference of more than two groups across several dependent variables.
  3. The independent variable is measured on a nominal scale and dependent variable on an interval or ratio scale.
  4. The dependent variable is measured on nominal scale and independent variable on an interval or ratio scale.

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Correct answer: (B) Tests the mean difference of more than two groups across several dependent variables.; (C) The independent variable is measured on a nominal scale and dependent variable on an interval or ratio scale.

Explanation

MANOVA compares groups on several dependent variables together. The groups (independent variable) are categories, and the dependent variables are interval or ratio. Comparing groups on one dependent variable is ANOVA.