[qdeck] [q] functional relationship [a] how the relationship between two variables changes as the amount of one increases; useful for knowing the effects of specific amounts of a variable [q] mechanism for effect, often comes between a stimulus and a response [textentry]  [a] It is a mediator, also known as a mediating variable

[q] straw theory [a]oversimplified version of a theory [q] moderator (moderating) variable [a] changes the effect of another factor [q] testable prediction  [textentry] [a] hypothesis[q] way to improve construct validity [a] double-blind technique[q] this changes the effect of another factor [textentry] [a] a moderating variable [q] useful for knowing the effects of specific amounts of a variable [a] functional relationship

[q]  prediction of no relationship between variables [textentry] [a] null hypothesis [q]oversimplified version of a theory [textentry][a] straw theory [/qdeck]