Refer to the Figure

question 6

Multiple Choice

Refer to the figure.
According to the theoretical model,

• A) the inferred causal relationship between Y and Z is weak.
• B) X is an intervening variable.
• C) X affects Y and Z, but there is no causal relationship between Y and Z.
• D) Y and Z are independent of X.

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Definitions:

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