Business Research Introduction

BUSA 2185: BUSINESS RESEARCH

Spring 2019

Research Project (Assignment 6)

Drawing the Conceptual Model and Writing Hypothesis

(25 points)

Submission and Formatting.

- Typed double-spaced lines, Times New Roman, size 12 font, 1-inch margins, letter-sized pages (8.5 x 11 inches)

- Save as a Microsoft Word (.doc/.docx) file and name your assignment in this format Name_Last Name_BUSA 2185_Assignment 6

OVERVIEW : In previous assignment we identified the variables in our research. Now, it is time to show the relationship between these variables in a conceptual framework. You have to draw your diagram to show the relationship between variables.

Note: Provide your answers below the questions.

1. Draw your conceptual model

Drawing diagram should be done by office programs, such as word or ppt.

Any submission by hand drawing will result %50 penalty. Also, one of the goal of this assignment is also to improve our abilities in office programs. (12.5 points)

Tip 1: Example can be found at the end of the lecture for conceptual framework

Tip 2: Don’t forget to write down number of hypothesis in your model.

Tip 3: Number of your hypothesis and framework should be consistent.

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2. Writing Hypothesis

Write down your hypothesis with their reasoning. For each hypothesis, you need to state why this relationship exists (Use at least two-three sentences). (12.5 points)

Tip 1: Example can be found at the end of the lecture for conceptual framework and in existing articles (article critique that you did for the assignments 2 and 3).

Tip 2: These hypotheses should be drawn from your research question and should state the relationship between variables.

For instance: Greater levels of collaboration between firms lead to better relational outcomes.

Tip 3: Number of your hypothesis and framework should be consistent.