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Define Dependent Variables
Description
General:
A variable...
... is observable directly (manifest).
... is empirically measurable.
... is a representation of an abstract construct (latent).
Dependent variables are explained by other variables.
Examples
Further Readings
[1] Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). "Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices", Textbooks Collection. 3. Available at: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_textbooks/3
[2] Burton-Jones, A. & Straub, D. W. (2006). “Reconceptualizing System Usage: An Approach and Empirical Test”, Information Systems Research: Vol. 17, no. 3, 228-246.
Derive Hypotheses
Description
General:
A hypothesis...
... states (expected) relationships between variables.
... is empirically testable.
... is stated in a falsifiable form.
… can be strong or weak.
… should clearly specify independent and dependent variables.
Examples
Further Readings
[1] Bhattacherjee, A. (2012). "Social Science Research: Principles, Methods, and Practices", Textbooks Collection. 3. Available at: https://scholarcommons.usf.edu/oa_textbooks/3