Here's a fun pet project I've been working on: udreamed.com/. It is a dream analytics app. Here is the RUclips channel where we post a new video almost three times per week: ruclips.net/channel/UCiujxblFduQz8V4xHjMzyzQ Also available on iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/udreamed/id1054428074 And Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unconsciouscognitioninc.unconsciouscognition&hl=en Check it out! Thanks!
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
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.
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.
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.
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 ;)
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! 🙌🏻
I remember attending an introductory 90 minute lecture on mediators and moderators. This video described it with more accuracy than that lecture did, in less than five minutes. Thanks!
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!
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 :)
Sooooo glad someone still knows that you either have man parts or woman parts. Thanks for the video as well. I am working a research class for Clinical Mental health and the book was less than helpful in explaining this. Very much appreciated.
Finally I could find a perfect explanation! Thank you for sharing this video. It is extremely important for me to understand the difference as I will be dealing with moderation analysis soon. Thank you, James! :)
years staying in academia, had to keep visiting these two concepts since always get confused, now finally get it n think won't get confused anymore. thank you James!!!
This helped me so much, THANKS to you I can finally wrap my hand around this and get cracking . I was all over the place constantly switching variables, so lost. This video clarified everything!
Very clear explanation and lessens my headache in understanding their difference 😂 Kidding aside, thank you, very helpful as I am doing my dissertation paper now.
I had a problem actually keeping the words themselves straight. I think because for me they kind of bring up a third thing in relation to two things, especially in reference to people. (A moderator in a meeting, A mediator in a debate) So what I'm going to associate it with is "moderation" as in the saying "everything in moderation." What is this everything? It's a situation that tips the scale in a certain direction. The context. The condition. When and when not? When one drinks too much. When one exercises too much. or Whom. A person who is too restrictive in their diet.
Dear Professor Gaskin, I have been learning about your videos since a few years ago, and they are all beneficial! Lately, I came across a mediation model (simple mediation model, model 4). My variables are as follows: IV (emotional intelligence), MV( resilience), and DV (perceived stress). In my study, emotional intelligence is believed to positively predict resilience (MV), and resilience (MV) is believed to negatively predict perceived stress (DV). I have an IV-DV hypothesis in which emotional Intelligence is believed to negatively predict perceived stress (DV). However, I got confused after running PROCESS macro for my test. Here are my results: I found a significant indirect effect (presence of a mediation), a negative sign, a nonsignificant direct effect (positive sign), and a significant Total effect (negative sign). I don't know why the direct effect has the opposite sign to the indirect and total effect, even if it is nonsignificant. Is this common in mediation and what will be the implications if I have an opposite direct effect sign (nonsignificant)? I would greatly appreciate your reply.
Your videos helped me so much when I was a PhD student. I am now a lecturer and I still come here to refresh on stats. Thanks so much for these videos it’s so appreciated.
Variabel Mediasi/ Mediator (z) harus memiliki hubungan dengan IV (x) untuk bisa mempengaruhi DV (y) .. Sedangkan variabel moderator/intervening harus Tidak memiliki hubungan dengan variabe independen (x)..
Hi James-Thanks for this video. Question-could caloric intake be a MODERATOR if it's not exercise that's causing the change in intake? Like, what if how much you eat is independent of exercise and for people who choose high calorie foods, exercise doesn't really impact weight loss, but for people who choose low calorie foods, it does. (I'm not saying this is actually true, just an example to see if I understand the concept...)
thanks for making it simple. So, from your explanation, its evident that a variable can't be both mediator and moderator in a given causal relationship between other two variables? More over, are they distinguished at only one level/reason of causality, not any other dimensions on which they can be distinguished?
@@ramaduguhiranmayakaparthi6003 There are some rare cases where a mediator might be considered as a moderator (in a separate model), but not at the same time. The variable either: 1. is the reason for the effect X has on Y (i.e., it's a mediator) 2. or has an augmenting (strengthening, weakening, reversing, nullifying) effect on the relationship between X and Y (i.e., it's a moderator)
Here's a fun pet project I've been working on: udreamed.com/. It is a dream analytics app. Here is the RUclips channel where we post a new video almost three times per week: ruclips.net/channel/UCiujxblFduQz8V4xHjMzyzQ
Also available on iOS: apps.apple.com/us/app/udreamed/id1054428074
And Android: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.unconsciouscognitioninc.unconsciouscognition&hl=en
Check it out! Thanks!
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.
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
WOW!
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.
I share your sentiments
I CANNOT BELIEVE I FINALLY GET THIS. I'm sick of wasting my money in classes that leave me more confused. Thank you!!!!!!
The briefest, easiest and efficient way among all explanations. Thank you.
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
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.
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.
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 ;)
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! 🙌🏻
I remember attending an introductory 90 minute lecture on mediators and moderators. This video described it with more accuracy than that lecture did, in less than five minutes. Thanks!
I wish you were my lecturer. My teacher is simply wasting hours and hours of my time using complicated research terms when you did it in 30 seconds.
This video is by far the simplest and most understanding video. Thank you sooo much James for using these simple and not complex examples.
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!
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 :)
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!
Studying for my Program Evaluation Final for my MPH degree, thank you for your service !!!!!!
fantastic, straightforward and clear explanations, James. You're amzing!
Sooooo glad someone still knows that you either have man parts or woman parts. Thanks for the video as well. I am working a research class for Clinical Mental health and the book was less than helpful in explaining this. Very much appreciated.
Thank you, I've been sitting here for hours trying to figure this out and this is the only clear explanation I've come across :)
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@@Gaskination It was, thank you :)
This is literally easiest explaination about the difference between them. Thank you so much!!
I finally understood. This video is way simpler than my lecture slides. Thank you!
You get so many emails on this because so many people are bad at explaining it. This is the best explanation I’ve seen. Bravo.
This is genuinely one of the most helpful videos I have seen in quite a long time. Thank you so much.
I had to read an article about the differnce and it made no sense because it didn't include context. Thanks for the examples, really all I needed!
This is excellent explanation of Moderator and Mediating variable MR. James Gaskin.
Now I can finally get a clear idea of the difference between the two. And perfect examples!!! Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for the very simple explanation! The other definitions I found were confusing but yours is simpler and more direct to the point.
Finally I could find a perfect explanation! Thank you for sharing this video. It is extremely important for me to understand the difference as I will be dealing with moderation analysis soon. Thank you, James! :)
years staying in academia, had to keep visiting these two concepts since always get confused, now finally get it n think won't get confused anymore. thank you James!!!
This helped me so much, THANKS to you I can finally wrap my hand around this and get cracking . I was all over the place constantly switching variables, so lost. This video clarified everything!
This one is an oasis in the midst of a vast confusing desert of information. Thanks a ton!
Awesome explanation! Simple, clear, straight to the point. Thank you!
Many videos I have watched but I didn't understand...but for your video I already understood
Thank you so so much. Got through bachelor's without understanding but I finally get it!!
I was really struggling with this and after watching your video its very clear now
Thank you - seriously, this has helped me more than anything I've been taught or doing currently in my unit.
Most clear explanation on the topic I've come across, very helpful thankyou!
Gonna have a quiz on this soon. This video does clarify the difference. Thanks a lot!!!!
Extremely clear and to the point. The illustration is very easy to understand as well. Thank you so much!
Very clear explanation and lessens my headache in understanding their difference 😂 Kidding aside, thank you, very helpful as I am doing my dissertation paper now.
Thank you for this channel, James Gaskin. You are my guru.
Simple and clear explanation! You may go to heaven!
That is an excellent video and explains everything I want on this topic! The best explanation, thanks James!
The best video I watched explained the differences. Thanks @James
This video really help to understand the difference between mediator and moderator.
Very well explained, James.
I had a problem actually keeping the words themselves straight.
I think because for me they kind of bring up a third thing in relation to two things, especially in reference to people.
(A moderator in a meeting, A mediator in a debate)
So what I'm going to associate it with is "moderation" as in the saying "everything in moderation."
What is this everything? It's a situation that tips the scale in a certain direction. The context. The condition. When and when not? When one drinks too much. When one exercises too much. or Whom. A person who is too restrictive in their diet.
Dear Professor Gaskin, I have been learning about your videos since a few years ago, and they are all beneficial! Lately, I came across a mediation model (simple mediation model, model 4). My variables are as follows: IV (emotional intelligence), MV( resilience), and DV (perceived stress). In my study, emotional intelligence is believed to positively predict resilience (MV), and resilience (MV) is believed to negatively predict perceived stress (DV). I have an IV-DV hypothesis in which emotional Intelligence is believed to negatively predict perceived stress (DV). However, I got confused after running PROCESS macro for my test. Here are my results: I found a significant indirect effect (presence of a mediation), a negative sign, a nonsignificant direct effect (positive sign), and a significant Total effect (negative sign). I don't know why the direct effect has the opposite sign to the indirect and total effect, even if it is nonsignificant. Is this common in mediation and what will be the implications if I have an opposite direct effect sign (nonsignificant)? I would greatly appreciate your reply.
To summarise my results: significant Indirect effect, negative sign (B= -.17), Significant total effect, negative sign (B= -.12), and nonsignificant direct effect, positive sign (B=.05)., other path coefficients; significant path a - emotional intelligence (IV) -> resilience (MV) (B=.47), significant path b - resilience (MV) -> perceived stress (DV), (B= -.32)
Since the direct effect is not significant, its sign does not matter. You only have a significant negative indirect effect.
Simple explanation of a complex issue. Thank you, you helped a lot!
very simple, straightforward and easy to understand. Thank you
Your videos helped me so much when I was a PhD student. I am now a lecturer and I still come here to refresh on stats. Thanks so much for these videos it’s so appreciated.
The best description that I have found. Thanks
In this day and age gender could probably be a mediator variable (not saying I agree nor disagree with that!). Clear video, thanks James.
Very good explanation and the examples are right on point. Thank you so much!
Literally the best explanation. Thank you!
3:17 So you are saying that I can not change my gender by exercising, damn it!!!
hahahhahah
Thank you so much for explaining the difference. You made it crystal clear.
thanks james. i love this explanation. simple and robust. your rock.
Simply presented, and well understood. Thanks a lot
Thank you for the easy-to-understand explanation. :)
Omg thanks you Dave, this clarifies the difference between moderator and mediator!
Hi, James! Thanks a lot for more this useful video for structural equation modeling classes. Take care!
Thank you the well explained video! Finally got the concept !!
Maaan. Thank u. Finally a good answer for this issue
Variabel Mediasi/ Mediator (z) harus memiliki hubungan dengan IV (x) untuk bisa mempengaruhi DV (y) ..
Sedangkan variabel moderator/intervening harus Tidak memiliki hubungan dengan variabe independen (x)..
Ya itu benar
@@Gaskination matur suwon Mr. James 👍👍
3:20 punchline to understand it :) very clear and thank you 👏
This was so straight forward and really cleared things up for me! Thanks!
Very clear and straight to the point! :) Thanks for sharing!
James❤ Well explained I got my answers 👏🙌👌
This guy saved my life. Thanks.
Very nice way of teaching
It is really really illuminative. Thank you so much
excelent explanation of difference . thanks
Super clear now...thanks so much Sensei James
Thanks James! This was very helpful.
Hi James-Thanks for this video. Question-could caloric intake be a MODERATOR if it's not exercise that's causing the change in intake? Like, what if how much you eat is independent of exercise and for people who choose high calorie foods, exercise doesn't really impact weight loss, but for people who choose low calorie foods, it does. (I'm not saying this is actually true, just an example to see if I understand the concept...)
Yes, that is correct.
Thx for your clear explanation
This video solved my puzzle
Thank you!!! Super clear explanation I LOVE IT 😍
So informative, as usual: thank you very much James :)
Fantastic video! Thanks for the explanation
thanks for simply the concept and made it fun
Great video, I'm sending it to my graduate students!
Thank you for your illustration, simple and effective.
You're a legend. Thank you.
Thank you James.
This is insightful.
Amazing explanation!
Clarified it! Thank you so much!
you da real MVP. thanks
Makes total sense this way
this was SO helpful. Thank you so much.
Nicely explained!
thanks for making it simple. So, from your explanation, its evident that a variable can't be both mediator and moderator in a given causal relationship between other two variables?
More over, are they distinguished at only one level/reason of causality, not any other dimensions on which they can be distinguished?
HIRANMAYAKAPARTHI R writing MCAT?
@@wahajuddinmohammad6995 I don't even know about it, so NO.
@@ramaduguhiranmayakaparthi6003 There are some rare cases where a mediator might be considered as a moderator (in a separate model), but not at the same time. The variable either:
1. is the reason for the effect X has on Y (i.e., it's a mediator)
2. or has an augmenting (strengthening, weakening, reversing, nullifying) effect on the relationship between X and Y (i.e., it's a moderator)
quite clear explained, thanks
Waaauw! Thank you so much for clearing this out! 👍👍👍🥳
Great explanations!
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Thanks this has been so helpful. It was simply explained clearly.
Great explanation!