MANA 420
Research conducted to solve a problem within a particular setting. The finding and
recommendation are expected to be of value to practicing managers or other actors in
organization. - answer Applied management research
A link to existing knowledge that provides a perspective though which to examine a
topic of interest; the foundation of which a research study is based, including clear
explanation of the variables and their expected relationship. - answer Theoretical
Framework
An outcome variable that is expected to change because fo the independent variable. -
answer Dependent variable
Predicts or changes the dependent variable. ( this is the variable that is manipulated) -
answer Independent Variable
A variable that explain the relationship between an IV and DP. - answer Mediating
Variable
Variable that changes the strength in the relationship between the IV and DP. - answer
Moderating Variable
A summary of the relevant knowledge conducted by previous researcher in the field.
This is used to develop a theoretical framework. It ensure to build ont he most recent
state of affaire - answerLiterature Review
Prediction about the relationship between two variables only. - answerBivariate
Hypothesis
A prediction about a relationship between variables that indicates an expected direction
( + or - ). - answerDirectional Hypothesis
A prediction about the absence of a relationship between variable. - answerNull
Hypothesis
The expected norm of what constitutes appropriate behaviors when collecting data
includes ensuring that participant are not coerced into participating but rather eel it is
their choice. - answerFreedom from coercion
Research participants are clearly informed of the purpose, process and consequences.
- answerInformed consent
Research conducted to solve a problem within a particular setting. The finding and
recommendation are expected to be of value to practicing managers or other actors in
organization. - answer Applied management research
A link to existing knowledge that provides a perspective though which to examine a
topic of interest; the foundation of which a research study is based, including clear
explanation of the variables and their expected relationship. - answer Theoretical
Framework
An outcome variable that is expected to change because fo the independent variable. -
answer Dependent variable
Predicts or changes the dependent variable. ( this is the variable that is manipulated) -
answer Independent Variable
A variable that explain the relationship between an IV and DP. - answer Mediating
Variable
Variable that changes the strength in the relationship between the IV and DP. - answer
Moderating Variable
A summary of the relevant knowledge conducted by previous researcher in the field.
This is used to develop a theoretical framework. It ensure to build ont he most recent
state of affaire - answerLiterature Review
Prediction about the relationship between two variables only. - answerBivariate
Hypothesis
A prediction about a relationship between variables that indicates an expected direction
( + or - ). - answerDirectional Hypothesis
A prediction about the absence of a relationship between variable. - answerNull
Hypothesis
The expected norm of what constitutes appropriate behaviors when collecting data
includes ensuring that participant are not coerced into participating but rather eel it is
their choice. - answerFreedom from coercion
Research participants are clearly informed of the purpose, process and consequences.
- answerInformed consent
