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What is mediation
Goes in the middle and answers how or why. When a variable explains relationship between iv and dv
What is direct research method
Determined causation
What is moderation research method
Determine when or for whom
Construct
Hypothetical, non measurable attribute to a person (JP or happiness)
What does reliability provide
Provided an index of how much of an observation is the true part.
Internal consistency reliability
How much do items on the same form relate to the others. How well do items hang together
Performance
Actions or behaviors relevant to an organizations goals. It’s measured in terms of each individual’s proficiency
Behavior
Thinking, planning, or problem solving and can not be observed
What are three research methods?
Direct, mediation, and moderation
Construct related validity
Do the operational definitions represent constructs they should
Criterion related validity
Do the relationships between predictors and criteria reflect theory
Content related validity
Does the substance of the operational definition match the relevant aspects of the construct
Predictive Validity studies
Strength confidence in conclusions
Weakness it takes time
Concurrent validity studies
Tests a group then almost
Immediately gets performance information
Weakness confidence in conclusion of
