Sex being male, female) often influences the relationship between two variables e.g., the effects of harsh child-rearing on later adjustment). A variable that influences the direction or magnitude of the relationship between two other variables is referred to as a:

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A moderator is a variable that influences the strength or direction of the relationship between two other variables, fitting the description given.

Sex Being Male, Female) Often Influences the Relationship Between Two