How and why criteria defining moderators and mediators differ between the Baron & Kenny and MacArthur approaches.

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In recognition of the increasingly important role of moderators and mediators in clinical research, clear definitions are sought of the two terms to avoid inconsistent, ambiguous, and possibly misleading results across clinical research studies.

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PubMed ID:: 18377151

PMC ID:: 3376898

DOI:: 10.1037/0278-6133.27.2(Suppl.).S101

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