Lecture Notes on Statistical Methods and Findings

These flashcards cover key concepts in statistics, validity, measurement scales, and analysis methods discussed in the lecture.

Independent Samples T-Test

A statistical test used to determine if there are significant differences between the means of two independent groups.

Discriminant Validity

A measure that confirms that constructs do not correlate too highly with one another and are theoretically distinct.

Formative Variable

A variable that is defined by its indicators and represents a construct formed by its components.

Construct Validity

The extent to which a test measures what it claims to measure.

PLS Multi-Group Analysis (MGA)

A method used to confirm whether hypotheses are supported by comparing path coefficients between groups.

Ratio Scale

A scale of measurement that has a true zero point and allows for the comparison of quantities.

CFA (Confirmatory Factor Analysis)

A statistical technique used to verify the factor structure of a set of observed variables.

Nominal Scale

A type of scale used for labeling variables without regard to order or ranking.

Path Analysis

A specialized structural equation modeling technique that examines the direct and indirect relationships between variables.

Average Variance Extracted (AVE)

A measure used to assess the amount of variance captured by a construct in relation to the amount of variance due to measurement error.

Managerial Implication

Practical or actionable recommendations derived from research findings that are intended to guide decision-making.