Module 3: Theory Formation pt. 2

Question 1

1. Providing a literature review

Answer 1

Provide a condensed overview of the key studies on a particular topic

Question 2

2. The conceptual model

Answer 2

Summarizes existing research on a topic

Question 3

Research Hypothesis

Answer 3

A tentative statement about the cohrence between two or more variables

Question 4

Directional hypothese

Answer 4

Indicate expected direction of the relationship

Question 5

Non-directional hypothese

Answer 5

Expect a relationship but do not indicate the direction

Question 6

Formulating research hypotheses for the relationships between the variables

Answer 6

Moderator influencing dependent variable X

Question 7

variables names

Answer 7

1. Should not overpromise
2. Should be clear and unambiguous
3. Should be short