An)______ variable specifies how a causal relationship between two variables is different depending on a particular situation or circumstance. For example, if a researcher finds that a new experimental drug is effective in alleviating depression in young adult but not older adults.
A) mediating
B) moderating
C) extraneous
D) independent

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A moderating variable is one that influences the strength or direction of the relationship between an independent and a dependent variable. In the given example, age acts as a moderating variable that affects how the experimental drug's effectiveness in alleviating depression varies between young and older adults.

An)______ Variable Specifies How a Causal Relationship Between Two Variables