Summary SBIT Flashcards
(42 cards)
Explain a modering variable?
Moderating variable is one that has a very strong depending effect on the independen variable and dependt variable relationship.
Explain a mediating variable?
Mediating variable is one that surfaces between the time the independent variables start operating to influence the dependent variable and the time their impact is felt ont it.
What is primary data?
Data gathered through observing events, people and objects or questionnaires. Gathered first hand
What is secondary data?
Data gathered through exisitng sources. The data already exists.
What is quantitative data?
Gathered through structured questions.
What is qualitative data?
In the form of words as generated from the broad questions to smaller questions in interviews.
While hiring researchers or consultants the manager should make sure that?
The roles are made explicit, Relevant philosophies and values of the organization are clearly stated.
When do you use a Mediator?
For how and why questions.
when do you use a Moderator?
For when and whom questions.
Which step is research design?
Step 4
Which three critical design decisions have to be made in research design?
Strategy, Sampling technique, Statistical technique.
What is criterion variable (Y)
Dependent
What is predictor variable (X)
Independent
What requirments must the independent variable meet?
X & Y should co-vary, Cause before effect, No other factor should change DP, Logical explantion is needed.
What does a moderting variable have?
Strong depending effect on relationship IV, DV.
What does a mediating variable have?
Floats between time of X en Y when they start operating. Explains influence.
Three kind of hypotheses?
Directional, Undirectional, If-then statements.
What is negative case analysis?
You can form hypothesis in qualititative studies.
What is research design?
Blueprint for collecting measuring data.
When do you use exploratory study?
When not much is known about the situation.
Where does exploratory research often relay on?
Secondary research.
What is contrived/non-contrived?
Contrived = artifical Noncontrived = normal
What is unit of analysis?
Refers to the level of data aggregation.
What are cross-secutional studies
Data collection over larger time.
