Factors that influence the direction or strength of a relationship of variables of interest are called ____.
A) correlated variables
B) mediator variables
C) risk variables
D) moderator variables

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Moderator variables are variables that influence the strength or direction of the relationship between two variables. They can either enhance or diminish the relationship. Correlated variables refer to variables that are related, mediator variables are variables that explain the relationship between two variables, and risk variables refer to variables that increase the likelihood of a negative outcome.

Factors That Influence the Direction or Strength of a Relationship