Which of the Following Is Not One of Baron and Kenny's

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not one of Baron and Kenny's four conditions of mediation?

• A)The predictor variable must predict the outcome variable when the mediator is entered into the analysis.
• B)The predictor variable must significantly predict the outcome variable.
• C)The predictor variable must significantly predict the mediator variable.
• D)The mediator must significantly predict the outcome variable.

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Definitions:

Error

The difference between the observed value and the true value due to measurement or estimation inaccuracies.

Multiple Regression Analysis

A method in statistics that employs multiple predictor variables to estimate the result of a dependent variable.

SSE

Sum of Squared Errors, a measure of the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model, indicating the total deviation of data points from the fitted values.

Estimated Income

An approximation of the amount of money expected to be earned over a specific period.