In other words, confirm that the independent variable is a significant predictor of the mediator.

Gender has been shown to be a significant predictor of workplace aggression.

Interestingly, social complexity was not a significant predictor of individuality.

Low socioeconomic status is a significant predictor of dropout beyond poor academic achievement.

As for governments, "both democracy and free choice are significant predictors of happiness over time".

Intelligence has been found to be a significant predictor of task performance.

Much less obviously, age proved a significant predictor of party and leader images.

The most significant predictor of party voting was class.

More significant predictors, especially in recent elections, have been location and home ownership.

The study found that overall self-image and body image are significant predictors of sexual activity.