If C′ Decreases in Magnitude, What Would This Suggest

question 12

Multiple Choice

If c′ decreases in magnitude, what would this suggest?

• A) Mediation has occurred and the relationship has become weaker between the predictor and outcome variable.
• B) Mediation has not occurred but the relationship has become weaker between the predictor and outcome variable.
• C) Mediation has occurred and the relationship has become stronger between the predictor and outcome variable.
• D) Mediation has not occurred but the relationship has become stronger between the predictor and outcome variable.

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