| Author | Message | ||
     86129squids |
In statistics and regression analysis, moderation occurs when the relationship between two variables depends on a third variable. The third variable is referred to as the moderator variable or simply the moderator.[1] The effect of a moderating variable is characterized statistically as an interaction  1] that is, a categorical (e.g., sex, ethnicity, class) or quantitative (e.g., level of reward) variable that affects the direction and/or strength of the relation between dependent and independent variables. Specifically within a correlational analysis framework, a moderator is a third variable that affects the zero-order correlation between two other variables, or the value of the slope of the dependent variable on the independent variable. In analysis of variance (ANOVA) terms, a basic moderator effect can be represented as an interaction between a focal independent variable and a factor that specifies the appropriate conditions for its operation.[2] | ||
| 86129squids |
Wow. Didn't know or expect the flaming smiley, but OK then. | ||
| Aesquire |
 I thought it was deliberate, but didn't get the point. Ha! I think I get the overall sarcasm, though. Clever. https://xkcd.com/2435/ | ||
| Rick_a |
The only thing anyone is in control of (ideally) is themselves. A well known therapist says something along the lines that you can't get anyone to do what you want, and you can't teach anyone anything. The basic idea is that they have to be willing to undertake it themselves. | ||
| Ourdee |
I always figured the trick to other's actions was to get them to think they wanted to do something and it was all their idea. I tried to get them to assume credit for innovations. I don't care who gets the pat on the back as long as they engage in activities that result in my desires being fulfilled. |
