Hello! I am doing a moderation analysis using PROCESS MACRO in R. My interaction (moderation) is significant but the bootstrap is not. How can I interpret that? Thank you!
Hello Tina,
Unfortunately, this isn't sufficient information to go on.
If you'd indicate what model you're evaluating and post the results, I would bet you would get a more focused response.
Good luck with your work.
When interpreting the results of a moderation analysis using the PROCESS macro in R, it is important to consider both the significance of the interaction term and the bootstrap results. Here's how you can interpret the scenario where the interaction is significant, but the bootstrap is not:
In summary, when the interaction is significant, but the bootstrap results are not, it indicates that although there is evidence of moderation, the specific indirect effects or conditional effects being tested are not significantly different from zero based on the bootstrap analysis. This may suggest that the interaction effect is not strong enough to result in a significant indirect or conditional effect. However, it's important to consider the effect size and the context of your study to fully interpret the findings.
It's worth noting that it's always beneficial to carefully consider the specific details of your analysis and consult with a statistician or data analyst who can provide further guidance based on your specific research question and data.
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