Why did the authors use mediation in their multiple regression model

For this Assignment, you will critically evaluate a scholarly article related to mediation.

Use the following article that is available in full text through the Walden Library databases for your critical evaluation assignment:

The Role of Academic Self-Efficacy as a Mediator Variable between Perceived Academic Climate and Academic Performance

Author(s):

Abd-Elmotaleb, Moustafa; Saha, Sudhir K.

Source:

Journal of Education and Learning, v2 n3 p117-129 2013. 13 pp.

Wk 3 Mediation.pdf

Write a 2- to 3-page critique of the research you found in the Walden Library that includes responses to the following prompts:

Why did the authors use mediation in their multiple regression model?

Do you think mediation is the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?

Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?

Does the results table stand alone? In other words, are you able to interpret the study from it? Why or why not?

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