The process by which some third variable affects the relationship between an independent variable and a dependent variable is called ____.
A)moderation
B)bootstrapping
C)hierarchical regression
D)slopes testing

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This is the definition of moderation, where a third variable is affecting the strength or direction of the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. Bootstrapping refers to a statistical technique, hierarchical regression refers to a specific method of analysis, and slopes testing is not a commonly used term in research methodology.

The Process by Which Some Third Variable Affects the Relationship