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.