moderating effect

the effect that occurs when a third variable changes the nature of the relationship between a predictor and an outcome, particularly in analyses such as multiple regression. For example, structural equation modeling can be used to assess whether a predicted association between quantitative skill and performance fits equally well across different teaching style groups (e.g., lecture based vs. hands-on learning). If the prediction is different across the two groups, then teaching style is said to have produced a moderating effect. Also called moderator effect.

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February 28th 2025

coaction task

any performance, competition, work assignment, or other goal-oriented activity that individuals execute in the presence of one or more other individuals who are performing a similar type of task. Examples include an aerobics exercise session and students taking a written test in a classroom. Compare audience task.