If a Researcher Finds Interaction Between Variable X and Y

question 27

Multiple Choice

If a researcher finds interaction between variable X and Y after controlling for Z, what would be the next step in the statistical analysis?

• A) Disregard Z and select a new control variable.
• B) Disregard X and select a new independent variable.
• C) Disregard Y and select a new dependent variable.
• D) Incorporate Z into the analysis.

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