A friend in the class comes to you with the following problem: “I have such a hard time remembering the difference between a mediator and a moderator. I know they both have something to do with correlations, but I just can’t wrap my head around it.” 1. Write an answer to this student in need. You should type a response in informal language a classmate could understand. Include at least one example of a moderator and at least one example of a mediator. Please try to use examples not found in the book/lectures.

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A friend in the class comes to you with the following problem:

“I have such a hard time remembering the difference between a mediator and a moderator. I know they both have something to do with correlations, but I just can’t wrap my head around it.”

1. Write an answer to this student in need. You should type a response in informal language a classmate could understand. Include at least one example of a moderator and at least one example of a mediator. Please try to use examples not found in the book/lectures.

 

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