An intervening variable is a control variable that ______ and ______ in a causal sequence.

A. precedes the independent variable; follows the dependent variable
B. follows the independent variable; precedes the dependent variable
C. increases the effect; influences spuriousness
D. reduces the null hypothesis; influences the research hypothesis


Answer: B

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