What Is a Mediator Variable

question 7

Multiple Choice

What is a mediator variable?

• A) A variable of interest that cannot be manipulated but may influence the relationship between the independent and dependent variable
• B) An unmeasured variables that is not controlled for
• C) A measured variable that may influence results but is not a focus of the study
• D) A variables that is hypothesized to partially explain the relationship between the independent and dependent variable

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Definitions:

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