What Is a Moderator Variable

question 5

Multiple Choice

What is a moderator variable?

• A) A variable that has no effect on the relationship between the predictor and outcome variables.
• B) A variable that affects the relationship between the predictor and outcome variables.
• C) An alternative name for the predictor variable in a regression model
• D) An alternative name for the outcome variable in a regression model

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Definitions:

Pesticides

Chemical agents used in agriculture and public health to kill insects and other harmful organisms, aiming to reduce crop damage and disease transmission.

Chlorinated Hydrocarbons

Chemical compounds that contain carbon, hydrogen, and chlorine atoms, often used in industrial applications but can be harmful to the environment and health.

Organophosphates

A class of chemical compounds commonly used as pesticides, which can be harmful to human health and the environment due to their toxicity.

Magnification

The process of making something appear larger than it actually is, often using lenses or microscopes.