In relation to the concept of moderation, which of the following best describes how an outcome variable is affected?
A) The interplay between a predictor and a moderator variable
B) The interplay between two or more dependent variables
C) The effect of a single predictor variable on a moderator variable
D) The effect of a single moderator variable on an outcome variable

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Moderation refers to the effect of an interaction between a predictor variable and a moderator variable on an outcome variable. Therefore, the interplay between a predictor and a moderator variable best describes how an outcome variable is affected by moderation. Option B refers to the interplay between dependent variables, which is not related to moderation. Option C refers to the effect of a predictor variable on a moderator variable, which is not the same as moderation. Option D refers to the effect of a moderator variable on an outcome variable, which is the direct effect and not the moderation effect.

In Relation to the Concept of Moderation, Which of the Following