Which of the Following Is NOT True of Third Variables

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of third variables and mediating variables?

• A)Third variables are external to the causal variable, but mediating variables are internal to the causal variable.
• B)Third variables are considered nuisances, but mediating variables are not.
• C)Third variables can be detected using multiple regression techniques, but mediating variables cannot.
• D)Third variables are not usually of central interest to researchers, but mediating variables are.

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