Deck 5: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

Question 1

A hypothesis can be based on inductive preliminary investigation or theory.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

Research from Schlundt Bodien & Nelck da Silva Rosa (2004)shows that reading to children has a stronger effect on girls than on boys.What kind of variable is gender in this case?

A)A moderating variable.
B)A mediating variable.
C)An independent variable.
D)A control variable.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

The explained variance (R²)of a model can decrease if a mediating variable is included in the model.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

Question 5

A moderating variable changes the relationship between a dependent and an independent variable.

Question 6

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

Question 7

A mediating variable influences the relationship between two variables.

Question 8

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

Question 9

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

Question 10

"Job satisfaction has a positive effect on employee loyalty" is an example of a theory.

Question 11

A moderating variable influences the original relationship between one or more independent variables and a dependent variable.

Question 12

A hypothesis is based on theory.

Question 13

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

Question 14

Job satisfaction is:

A)An independent variable.
B)A dependent variable.
C)A moderating variable.
D)This is not clear based on the above information.

Question 15

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Question 16

A theoretical framework contains all possible variables that can influence the dependent variable.

Question 17

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Question 18

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

Question 19

A moderating variable influences the dependent- as well as the independent variable.

Question 20

Which of the following parts does not belong to a theoretical framework?

A)The hypotheses corresponding to the model.
B)The operationalization of the used constructs of the model.
C)A logical explanation of the relationships within a model.
D)A graphical representation of the model.

Question 21

"Job satisfaction has a positive effect on employee loyalty" is an example of a hypothesis.

Question 22

Hypotheses can be tested by qualitative research.