Exam 1

  1. Metainformation

    Tag Value
    fileInferential_Statistics_vufgb-mediation-001-en_vufgb-mediation-001-en
    namevufgb-mediation-001-en
    sectionInferential Statistics/Regression/Multiple linear regression/Mediation
    typeschoice
    solutionFALSE, FALSE, TRUE, FALSE
    TypeConceptual, Interpreting output
    Program
    LanguageEnglish
    LevelStatistical Literacy

    Question

    Given is a mediation analysis and the total effect, c=ab+cā€™c = ab+cā€™, in the model X1ā†’X2ā†’YX_{1} \rightarrow X_{2} \rightarrow Y. In this model, ab is:


    1. FALSE: The direct effect of X1X_{1} on YY.
    2. FALSE: The direct effect of X2X_{2} on YY.
    3. TRUE: The indirect effect of X1X_{1} on YY.
    4. FALSE: The indirect effect of X2X_{2} on YY.

    1. Incorrect
    2. Incorrect
    3. Correct
    4. Incorrect