Table 3 Average causal mediated effect (ACME) and average direct effect (ADE) and total effect for the mediation model in which the effect of the type of source on approval is mediated by the degree of trustworthiness of the source
| Source: Policy makers vs. Industry | Source: Policy makers vs. Experts | |
|---|---|---|
| ACME (% of total) | 0.09 (23%) | 0.45 (69%) |
| ADE (% of total) | 0.31 (77%) | 0.21 (31%) |
| Total Effect | 0.40 | 0.66 |