Why Is It Better to Use Confidence Intervals to Identify

question 6

Multiple Choice

Why is it better to use confidence intervals to identify indirect effects rather than the Sobel test?

• A) It allows for more sophisticated analysis of degrees of mediation
• B) It allows for error to be identified within our analysis
• C) The Sobel test is outdated
• D) The Sobel test only identifies direct effects

Distinguish between various types of responses and their effects on communication (e.g., confirming vs. disconfirming).

Identify barriers to effective listening and strategies to overcome them.

Apply the principles of adaptation in different communication contexts.

Perform information triage in evaluating conversations.

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