Question 1

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

A hypothesis is based on theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Job satisfaction is:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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. 
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 19

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

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

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

A hypothesis is based on theory.

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Job satisfaction is:

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

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

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Introduction to Research

The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation

Defining and Refining the Problem

The Critical Literature Review

Elements of Research Design

Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Administering Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Measurement: Scaling, Reliability and Validity

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

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Exam 5: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

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

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

A hypothesis is based on theory.

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

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

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

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?

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

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

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

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Job satisfaction is:

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

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

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Introduction to Research

The Scientific Approach and Alternative Approaches to Investigation

Defining and Refining the Problem

The Critical Literature Review

Elements of Research Design

Interviews

Data Collection Methods: Observation

Administering Questionnaires

Experimental Designs

Measurement of Variables: Operational Definition

Measurement: Scaling, Reliability and Validity

Sampling

Quantitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis: Hypothesis Testing

Qualitative Data Analysis

The Research Report

Filters

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