Leadership and Statistical Methods Lecture Flashcards

Flashcards covering statistical tests for research, leadership theories, situational leadership competencies, and Malcolm Knowles' assumptions of adult learners.

Pearson Correlation

• A statistical test used to determine the relationship between variables.

Regression

• A statistical test used to make a prediction.

Paired t-Test

• A statistical test used when evaluating the same group twice.

Independent t-Test

• A statistical test used when comparing $2$ different groups.

ANOVA

• A statistical test used when comparing $3$ or more groups.

Chi-Square

• A statistical test used to determine if categories are related.

Spearman Correlation

• A statistical test used to determine if ranked data are related.

Transformational Leadership

• A leadership style developed by James MacGregor Burns and Bernard Bass that focuses on inspiring people toward a shared vision and motivating followers to exceed expectations.

Ethical Leadership

• A leadership framework by Joan Poliner Shapiro, Jacqueline Stefkovich, and Robert Starratt where decisions are based on justice, fairness, care, and the best interests of stakeholders.

Change Leadership

• A leadership approach defined by Michael Fullan and John Kotter that involves building urgency, creating vision, and guiding organizations through transition.

Organizational Learning

• A concept by Peter Senge where organizations learn the way individuals learn by reflecting and improving through collaboration and systems thinking.

Vision and Culture

• A leadership focus by Thomas Sergiovanni, James Kouzes, and Barry Posner that involves establishing common values and aligning people around collective goals.

Diagnose

• One of the four critical competencies of situational leadership where the leader assesses the situation, the task, and the individual's competence and commitment.

Adapt

• A situational leadership competency where the leader adjusts behavior between Directing, Coaching, Supporting, and Delegating responses.

Communicate

• A situational leadership competency where the leader interacts via active listening and transparency to gain understanding and buy-in.

Advance

• A situational leadership competency focused on moving people toward higher performance by developing others and building capacity.

Need to Know

• One of Knowles' six assumptions stating that adults want to understand why they are learning something before investing effort.

Self-Concept

• One of Knowles' six assumptions stating that adults see themselves as self-directed learners who prefer autonomy.

Prior Experience

• One of Knowles' six assumptions stating that adults' life and professional backgrounds serve as a resource for learning.

Readiness to Learn

• One of Knowles' six assumptions where motivation increases when learning is tied to changing real-life roles and responsibilities.

Orientation to Learning

• One of Knowles' six assumptions stating that adults are problem-centered rather than subject-centered and prefer application over memorization.

Motivation to Learn

• One of Knowles' six assumptions stating that adults are primarily driven by internal factors such as professional growth and personal fulfillment.