Human Ressource Management

02 Methods in Management Research


Question

Explain types of variables in research models


Answer
  • Independent/Predictor Variable

The variable whose effect on the outcome is beeing studied

  • Criterion/Outcome Variable

The variable beeing effected by the predictor

  • Mediating Variable

Explains the process through which the mediator effects the criterion ("transmits the effect")

  • Moderating Variable

Effects the strength of the relationship between predictor and criterion

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