Mediator or Moderator?

In this video, I clarify what the requirements are for mediators and moderators in causal modeling.

[nickpridemore]

I've watched about 20 videos trying to get my head around this difference and never quite got it. Finally, I understand. Thank you, James.

[lamortexotique]

James, you will be the reason I will be able to finish writing my Master's thesis proposal today. No video or teacher or lecture slides have been able to help me learn this ever. I wish you many many subscribers, likes and whatever you need to be happy in life. Thank you.

For others, if there are the following variables:
1. motivation to learn about moderators and mediators
2. ease of learning about moderators and mediators
3. efforts in searching for James' YT channel
4. presence of other crappy videos on the same topic

Then,
"motivation to learn about moderators and mediators" is the IV,
"ease of learning about moderators and mediators" is the DV,
"efforts in searching for James' YT channel" is the mediator, and
"presence of other crappy videos on the same topic" is the moderator.

[thegreatestkate]

Literally the single best explanation of mediating vs. moderating variables. I've struggled through a whole year of my PhD trying to get this. And within 5 minutes, now I get it! THANK YOU THANK YOU

[FATMA-hjlu]

The briefest, easiest and efficient way among all explanations. Thank you.

[adamwells]

I have spent numerous hours, read several books, and watched many videos trying to figure this out. This was by far the most beneficial explanation. Thank you.

[DrRussell]

Mr Gaskin, thank you for this explanation. As narrow as the focus of the video may seem, it has influenced my entire life in altering how I understand cause and effect, and will benefit every aspect of every function in which I serve. I cannot thank you enough for this.

[olga_balzhi]

I read about the difference 1000 times and always would forget when i needed meaning I never understood, thank you for such a clear example

[jessicaguillen]

I CANNOT BELIEVE I FINALLY GET THIS. I'm sick of wasting my money in classes that leave me more confused. Thank

[castmarco]

After years of trying to find a simple way to understand these two concepts I finally get it! Thanks a bunch. If I got it correctly this time, the satisfaction with my learning after watching your video was the mediator that made me sign up to your channel ;)

[servantofGod]

I had to do a sanity check, I thought I had the concept down packed for my prospectus proposal for one of my variables, and I wanted to look at how it possibly moderated a relationship, then I was challenged and told that I was confused, the variable and it should be a mediator. I checked my other writing proposals, literature, and this video; the third variable of interest is indeed a moderator. Your explanation was so clear and concise. Thank you!

[jennifermagdaleno]

This video is by far the simplest and most understanding video. Thank you sooo much James for using these simple and not complex examples.

[salahsaada]

Amazing and very insightful and concise explanation for this confusingly issue, thank you James.

[hansty]

FINALLY get this. The value of just explaining something in simplistic, understandable terms can’t be overstated. Reading the comments I know I’m not the only one! Thank you! 🙌🏻

[MichelleRiam]

Thank you so much for this. After hours of googling, reading, and watching numerous explanations about the topics, I can now have a break because of your video. Very much appreciated :)

[lisasaville]

Thank you!! This is by far the best explanation I came across. I understood moderator but not mediator and you made that concept click finally!

[unpocopicante]

James, I appreciate this explanation more than you know. While I've had 20 different explanations of this concept and do understand what they mean, this video helps me understand the criteria. Great explanation!

[Falar_TH]

This is literally easiest explaination about the difference between them. Thank you so much!!

[rainbowzebra]

This is genuinely one of the most helpful videos I have seen in quite a long time. Thank you so much.

[SyahirahShimmer]

I finally understood. This video is way simpler than my lecture slides. Thank you!

[alamer]

fantastic, straightforward and clear explanations, James. You're amzing!