A moderating variable is a factor that:
A) affects the independent variable in a hypothesis.
B) affects the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.
C) can replace the independent variable in a hypothesis.
D) is positioned between the independent and dependent variables but does not affect the relationship between them.

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A moderating variable, also known as an interaction effect, affects the relationship or strength of association between the independent and dependent variables. It modifies the direction or magnitude of the relationship between the two variables. It is not strictly an independent or dependent variable, but rather a variable that affects the relationship between them.

A Moderating Variable Is a Factor That