How Does the Intervening Variable Relate to the Independent Variable

question 10

Multiple Choice

How does the intervening variable relate to the independent variable and dependent variable in a three-variable causal relationship?

• A)The intervening variable acts as a dependent variable with respect to the dependent variable and acts as an independent variable toward the dependent variable.
• B)The intervening variable acts as a dependent variable with respect to the independent variable and acts as an independent variable toward the dependent variable.
• C)The intervening variable acts as an independent variable with respect to the independent variable and acts as an independent variable toward the dependent variable.
• D)The intervening variable acts as a dependent variable with respect to the independent variable and acts as a dependent variable toward the dependent variable.
• E)The relationship of the intervening variable to the independent and dependent variables is not fixed.

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