What am I?
an enigmatic, perplexing, or troubling condition that a researcher wants to address through disciplined inquiry
research problem
Perception of health is related to the evolution of ones' coping strategies to stressors
Lazarus and Folkman's Theory of Stress and Coping
Independent variable that impacts the strength and/or direction of the relationship between the IV and DV
What is Moderator
the researcher's predictions about relationships among variables
hypotheses
People's belief in their capacity to adopt behaviours influences the behaviours they engage in
Bandura's Social Cognitive Theory/ Self-Efficacy Theory
Variables that add context to the relationship between IV and DV
What are Mediators
the researcher's summary of the overall study goal
statement of purpose
Families build capacity through 4 subprocesses to allow for personal and familial development
Ford-Gilboe, Wuest and Merritt-Gray's Strengthening Capacity to Limit Intrusion
Only tested when there is a statistically significant relationship established between IV and DV
What is Mediator
specific queries the researcher wants to answer in addressing the research problem
research question
Kanter’s Theory of Organizational Empowerment
Third variable that is usually interested in the "WHEN" the relationship between IV and DV occurred.
What is Moderator
the specific accomplishments to be achieved by conducting the study
aims or objective
Process that utilizes positive psychological capacities and organizational context to achieve increased self awareness and lead in accordance with true self
Authentic Leadership
Third variable that is usually interested in the "HOW/WHY" a relationship occurred between IV and DV
What is Mediator