Stats assignment

I need an explanation for this Statistics question to help me study.

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 moderation/mediation in their multiple regression model?
• Do you think moderation/mediation is the most appropriate choice? Why or why not?
• Did the authors display the results in a figure or table?

Here are the grading criteria for the Article Critique Assignments:

Paper provides a clear, 2–3 page critique of the article that displays the week’s assigned statistical test. The critique includes detailed responses to all of the following (a) the authors’ use of the particular test, (b) the extent to which the test was an appropriate choice to address the research question(s) of the study, (c) the authors’ appropriate use of visual data (if visual displays were provided), and (d) the extent to which the article results stand alone. Overall, the paper demonstrates an excellent understanding of the test and its application.

Paper is well organized, uses scholarly tone, follows APA style, uses original writing and proper paraphrasing, contains very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and is fully consistent with graduate-level writing style. Paper contains multiple, appropriate and exemplary sources expected/required for the assignment.

Paper includes a clear description of the chosen variables, their unit of analysis, and their levels of measurement. A clear visual display of the data (if appropriate) is also provided, and a detailed description is given about how these quantitative reasoning and analysis skills will translate into the ability to enact positive social change. Overall, the paper demonstrates an excellent understanding of the chosen variables and their utility.

Paper is well organized, uses scholarly tone, follows APA style, uses original writing and proper paraphrasing, contains very few or no writing and/or spelling errors, and is fully consistent with graduate-level writing style. Paper contains multiple, appropriate and exemplary sources expected/required for the assignment.