Worksheet – Factorial ANOVA wrap up

Calculate magnitude of effect and effect size for the scenarios you have already
analyzed on earlier worksheets [Note: you may have to complete those ANOVAs
first].
Question 1
People’s musical tastes tend to change as they get older. The data below examines
young adults (less than 40 years old) vs older adults (above 40 years old) that are split
into 3 music groups. One group listened to Fugazi, one to ABBA, and one to Garth
Brooks. Each person rated their liking of the music on a scale ranging from -100 (I hate
this foul music) through 0 (I am completely indifferent) to +100 (I love this music so
much I’m going to explode). Use the SPSS output to answer the following questions.

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a) Calculate magnitude of effect using both equations for each main effect and the
interaction.

b) Calculate effect sizes for the main effects (marginal means).

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 c) Calculate the effect size for the comparisons that make sense for the interaction.

Question 2
A study was done that found that women who completed a math test using a different
name performed better than those who completed the test using their own name. There
were no such effects for men. Use the SPSS output to answer the questions below.

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a) Calculate magnitude of effect using both equations for each main effect and the
interaction.

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b) Calculate effect sizes for the main effects (marginal means).

c) Calculate the effect size for the comparisons that make sense for the interaction.

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Question 3
There are reports of increases in injury related to playing Nintendo Wii. These injuries
were attributed mainly to muscle and tendon strains. A researcher hypothesized that a
stretching warm-up before playing Wii would help lower injuries, and that athletes would
be less susceptible to injuries because their regular activity makes them more flexible.
Use the SPSS output to answer the questions below.

a) Calculate magnitude of effect using both equations for each main effect and the
interaction.

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b) Calculate effect sizes for the main effects (marginal means).

c) Calculate the effect size for the comparisons that make sense for the interaction.

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Question 4
A Psychologist is studying how memory is impacted as we age. She is also interested in
whether or not the answer depends on the type of memory task administered. The
following design is employed.
IVs: Age (young, older) and Task (recall, recognition)
DV - number of items correct/20
n=3

a) Calculate magnitude of effect using both equations for each main effect and the
interaction.

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b) Calculate effect sizes for the main effects (marginal means).

c) Calculate the effect size for the comparisons that make sense for the interaction.

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Question 5
A researcher is interested in whether a certain amphetamine drug will affect the
retention of learned behaviour among rats and whether the effect is a function of how
much time is allowed to elapse between the training and the retention test. Half of the
rats were given amphetamine while half were given a placebo. All rats were trained on a
simple maze and then tested either immediately (Immediate) after training or 4 hours
later (Delayed). There were 10 rats in each of the 4 conditions. Higher scores indicate
better performance.
SSt = 300.40

a) Calculate magnitude of effect using both equations for each main effect and the
interaction.

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b) Calculate effect sizes for the main effects (marginal means).

c) Calculate the effect size for the comparisons that make sense for the interaction.

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