Physics & Math · Chapter 10-12: Math Techniques, Research Methods & Statistics

Question

A moderating variable is one that ____

Answer

A moderating variable is one that influences the strength of a relationship between two other variables.
Mediating and Moderating Variables: A moderating variable is one that influences the strength of a relationship between two other variables.
So essentially if you remove the moderating variable everything still works.
If you remove the mediating or confounding variable you don't get the relationship.
Confounding can have an effect on both variables.

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