The Pacific Time Zone observes standard time by subtracting eight hours from Coordinated Universal Time (UTCâ8). During daylight saving time, its time offset is UTCâ7 and is thus based on the mean solar time of the 105th meridian west of the Greenwich Observatory.
Definition of lenient. 1  1 : of mild and tolerant disposition or effect : not harsh, severe, or strict lenient laws a lenient attitude. 2  2 : exerting a soothing or easing influence : relieving pain or stress.
A mediating variable is one that accounts for or alters another relationship. A strict definition is that the mediating variable has to greatly reduce or even eliminate the relationship. A more lenient definition is that it affects the relationshi... This page may be out of date.