research mod 4 and 5 Flashcards
defines the key concepts in research, suggest relationships between them
theoretical framework
theoretical framework is based on:
problem statement, research questions, literature review
illustrates the expected relationship between variables. defines the relevant objectives for research process
conceptual framework
representation of the relationship you expect to see between variables
conceptual framework
can be written or visual and are generally developed based on a literature review of existing studies
conceptual framework
alter the effect that an independent variable has on a dependent variable.
moderating variable
change the effect component of the cause and effect rs
moderators
link the independent and dependent variables allowing the relationship between them to be better explained
mediating variables
is not affected by the independent variable
moderating variable
affected by the independent variable
mediating variable
variables that are held constant so that they dont interfere with the results
control variables