How Might a Moderator Variable Affect the Relationship Between a Predictor

question 23

Multiple Choice

How might a moderator variable affect the relationship between a predictor and an outcome variable? (You may select more than one option.)

• A) Strength of the relationship
• B) Direction of the relationship
• C) Strength of the relationship between the predictor and the moderator
• D) Direction of the relationships with other predictor variables

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