BUSINESS RESEARCH Assignment- Conceptual Model and Hypothesis
OVERVIEW: In previous assignment we identified the variables in our research. Now, it is time to show the relationship between these variables in a conceptual framework. You have to draw your diagram to show the relationship between variables.
1. Research Question:Write down your modified research questions that show cause-effect relationship (with a question mark!).
Tip: What is the effect/impact of ........ on........? How .... will affect to ......?
2. Provide theconceptual definition of variables in template that you submit in the assignment 5. Use this template that I provided below.
Tip: Make correction based on the feedbacks.
Variable Name Type of variable Conceptualization (Definition) Sources
Tip: Take it from your research question Tip: Specify whether the measure is a dependent, an independent variable or control variable Tip: Define your variables in full sentences. Focus on how variables were defined in literature. Show your references in APA style. (Like Howard, 2014)
3. Draw your conceptual diagram
Drawing diagram should be done by office programs, such as word or ppt. Any submission by hand drawing will result %50 penalty. Also, one of the goal of this assignment is also to improve our abilities in office programs.
Tip: Example can be found at the end of the lecture for conceptual framework
4. Write down your hypothesis with their reasoning. For each hypothesis, you need to state why this relationship exists (Use at least two-three sentences). Look at the first article critique that we have done or example of student submission from previous year.
Tip 1: Example can be found at the end of the lecture for conceptual framework.
Tip 2: These hypotheses should be drawn from your research question and should state the relationship between variables.
For instance:
My research question is:
What is the effect of Collaboration on Firm Performance?
My hypothesis for this research question is:
Greater levels of collaboration between firms lead to better relational outcomes.
Tip 3: Look at the examples in existing articles (article critique that we did in the first week).
5. References
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
1. The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also Include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.
Attachment:- Variables-Keyashden.rar