Moderating variables are used to address the question that pertain to the conditions and circumstances that may either strengthen or weaken the influence of the independent variable on the dependent variable. Discuss the difference in these questions based on if a study is an intervention research or a correlational research.

What will be an ideal response?


Ans: Varies.

For intervention outcome research, this question asks for which groups an intervention may have maximal effect. For correlational research, the question is about the strength of the relationship of the independent and dependent variables across different groups or conditions.

Psychology

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What will be an ideal response?

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