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vicotolentino

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A(n) ___________ variable specifies how a causal relationship between two variables is different depending on a particular situation or circumstance.
 
  For example, if a researcher finds that a new experimental drug is effective in alleviating depression in young adult but not older adults.
 
   
 a. mediating
   b. moderating
   c. extraneous
   d. independent

Question 2

Jacqueline wanted to assess the reliability of ratings made of children's aggressive behavior so she had two students rate the degree of aggression displayed by each of 50 children while engaged in play.
 
  She then compared the ratings made by these two students and computed the degree of agreement between them. Jacqueline used what method of assessing reliability?
   
 a. split-half reliability
   b. interrater reliability
   c. internal consistency reliability
   d. test-retest reliability


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CAPTAINAMERICA

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Reply #1 on: Jul 13, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 13, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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