Testing that the effect of the independent variable (X) on the dependent variable (Y) is dependent on the moderating variable (W) is conducted by including which term in the moderation model?
A) X
B) XY
C) W
D) WY
E) XW

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The moderating variable (W) indicates that the effect of X on Y is contingent on the value of W, therefore interaction between X and W should be included in the model, hence the correct term to include is XW.

Testing That the Effect of the Independent Variable (X) on the Dependent