Describe the difference between mediating and moderating variables. Consider a topic of interest to you. Provide examples for each of the following variables, and describe the potential relationships...

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Describe the difference between mediating and moderating variables.    3
Consider a topic of interest to you. Provide examples for each of the following variables, and describe the potential relationships based on how these variables interact.    3
a.    Independent variable: Example : Sleep quality    3
b.    Dependent variable: Example : academic achievement    3
c.    Mediating variable: Example: Alertness    3
d.    Moderating variable: Example: Mental status    3
e.    Independent variable: Example : salary    3
f.    Dependent variable: Example : health    4
g.    Mediating variable: Example: education    4
h.    Moderating variable: Example: age    4
References    5
Describe the difference between mediating and moderating variables.
Mediating variable explains the relation between independent varibale and dependent variable. Independentent variable is known as predictor whereas dependent variable is known as criterion...