What Does a Significant Result in a Sobel Test Mean

question 7

Multiple Choice

What does a significant result in a Sobel test mean?

• A) That the predictor does not affect the outcome variable due to the introduction of the mediator variable
• B) That the mediator variable significantly effects the outcome variable via the predictor variable
• C) That the predictor significantly effects the outcome variable via the mediator variable
• D) That the mediator variable does not affect the outcome variable via the predictor variable

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Definitions:

Effect Size

A quantitative measure of the strength of a phenomenon or the magnitude of a difference between groups in a scientific study, indicating the practical significance of research results.

Inconsistency

The state of being inconsistent or not staying the same across different situations or over time.

Consistency

The characteristic of being reliable or uniform over a period of time, often referred to in the context of behavior, attitudes, or performance.

Emotional Instability

A trait characterized by rapid and intense emotional changes, often part of personality disorders.