In mediation,a new variable may be introduced that links the independent variable to the dependent variable.This new "connecting variable" is called a(n)________ variable.
A)null
B)moderating
C)underlying
D)intervening

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An intervening variable is introduced in mediation to explain the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. It acts as a mediator or intermediate factor that explains how one variable affects another.

In Mediation,a New Variable May Be Introduced That Links the Independent