When determining mediation, how many steps are necessary?
A)Two
B)Three
C)Four
D)Five

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Determining mediation typically involves five steps: 1) establishing a correlation between the independent and dependent variables, 2) showing a correlation between the independent variable and the mediator, 3) demonstrating a correlation between the mediator and the dependent variable, even when controlling for the independent variable, 4) showing that when the mediator is controlled for, the relationship between the independent and dependent variables is significantly reduced, and 5) using statistical methods to estimate the indirect effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable through the mediator.

When Determining Mediation, How Many Steps Are Necessary