Which of the following is true of moderators?
A) They help establish a cause and effect relationship.
B) They decrease effect size.
C) They can inform external validity.
D) They weaken statistical significance.
E) None of the above are true.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Moderators can inform external validity by showing how the relationship between two variables may differ across different populations or contexts. A is incorrect because moderators do not establish cause and effect relationships, but rather explore the conditions under which a relationship exists. B and D are incorrect because moderators do not directly affect effect size or statistical significance.

Which of the Following Is True of Moderators