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A moderator variable is, in general terms, a qualitative (e.g., sex, race, class) or quantitative (e.g., level of reward) variable that affects the direction and/or strength of the relation between dependent and independent variables. moderator variable is, in general terms, a qualitative (e.g., sex, race, class) or quantitative (e.g., level of reward) variable that affects the direction and/or strength of the relation between dependent and independent variables.
Mediator Variable vs Moderator Variable. There is often confusion among students concerning the difference between a mediator variable and a moderator variable. The explanation involves some concepts that haven't been introduced at this point but it can still be worthwhile to discuss these types of variables.n analysis of variance (ANOVA) terms, a moderator effect can be represented as an interaction between a major independent variable and a factor that specifies the appropriate conditions for its operation, that is, the effect of the major independent variable depends upon the value of the moderator variable.