Which of the following is an example of a moderation effect?
A) Education has a strong, positive effect on happiness
B) The positive effect of education on happiness is stronger among men than among women
C) Education has a positive effect on happiness, because of higher income

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A moderation effect occurs when the relationship between two variables changes based on the level of a third variable. In this case, the relationship between education and happiness is stronger for men than for women, indicating a moderation effect by gender. Choices A and C do not involve a third variable influencing the relationship between two others, so they are not examples of a moderation effect.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Moderation