Question 1

In case of a mediating variable,a dependent variable cannot be influenced directly by an independent variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

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. D

Question 3

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Hypotheses can be tested by qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

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 19

A mediating variable influences the relationship between two variables.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A hypothesis is based on theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 5: Theoretical Framework and Hypothesis Development

In case of a mediating variable,a dependent variable cannot be influenced directly by an independent variable.

Job satisfaction is:

A hypothesis is by definition testable.

Moderation is a special case of mediation.

A good hypothesis is better than its rivals.

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

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

A mediating variable increases the reliability of a model.

Mediation can be partial as well as full.

Hypotheses can be tested by qualitative research.

A moderator is a special type of mediating variable.

Good research is aimed at falsification of hypotheses.

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

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

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

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

A hypothesis is unrelated to the theoretical framework.

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

A mediating variable influences the relationship between two variables.

A hypothesis is based on theory.