If a researcher finds interaction between variable X and Y after controlling for Z, what would be the next step in the statistical analysis?
a. Disregard Z and select a new control variable.
b. Disregard X and select a new independent variable.
c. Disregard Y and select a new dependent variable.
d. Incorporate Z into the analysis.
ANSWER: d
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