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Conceptual (Theoretical) Level

 

Does X lead to Y?

 

Independent Construct		Dependent Construct
Operational Level
Independent Variable (Treatment) X		Dependent Variable (Outcome) Y

Control Variables (V’s and Z’s)

 

V's = prior-influence (prior-to-study period) factors that may affect Y (e.g. ability, size, education)

Z's = contemporaneous factors that may affect Y (other than X)

1. Questions:

1. 1. What is the research problem / question?

1. 1. What is the motivation (i.e., why is this important)?

1. 1. Are there sufficient theoretical arguments to support the conceptual relationship between X and Y? If not, what part of the argument is lacking?

1. 1. Do the operational measures adequately capture the underlying constructs? Are better measures available?

 

1. 1. Is the set of control variables sufficient? If not, what else should be included?