If a Study Finds Evidence That a Variable Mediates the Association

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a study finds evidence that a variable mediates the association between an independent and dependent variable,it means that once the mediating variable is added to the statistical model,the results would show a(n)

• A)significant relationship between the independent variable and the mediating variable.
• B)reduction or elimination of the association between the independent and dependent variables.
• C)significant relationship between the mediating variable and the dependent variable.
• D)increase or reversal in the association between the independent and dependent variables.

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Definitions:

Production

The process of creating goods or services by combining labor, materials, and technology.

Fixed Costs

Costs that do not change with the amount of goods or services produced over the short term.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets held for business use and not expected to be converted into cash in the upcoming fiscal year, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment.

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or volume of services provided, including materials and labor, contrasting with fixed costs.