Some Factors Are Called Moderating Variables Because They

question 62

Multiple Choice

Some factors are called moderating variables because they:

• A) affect the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable.
• B) interfere with the dependent variable but not the independent variable.
• C) diminish the validity of the study.
• D) can act as either independent or dependent variables.

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