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Empirical Rationale

Independent variables and dependent variables should be related.In an experiment,the variable that is changed to measure the effect on something else is the independent variable.The dependent variable in an experiment is the one that is being observed.Dependent variable changes in the response of an independent variable in an experiment.Through cause and effect,two variables may be related.In the experiment to measure student communication satisfaction,the communication satisfaction was a result of the goals and expectations of communication being accomplished.The communication satisfaction between the student and the instructor depends on the relationship.Intimate or non-intimate.When students communicate withthe instructor it is mostly intending to gain information.The behavior of the instructor whether prosocial or antisocial affects students' communication satisfaction.(Allen, M., Witt, P. L., &Wheeless, L. P. 2006).

Hypothesis

H1 The first step of the experiment was to come up with a measure for student communication satisfaction.

This is an alternative hypothesis.The statements made in the hypothesis suggests what to expect from the research.It shows the relationship among the variables in the experiment.

The research hypothesis attempt to predict a positive relationship between the students and the instructor.The relation is expected to be positive because when the behavior of the instructor does not violate the norms of communication.The communication satisfaction for students will be increased.This is a strong predictor of appropriateness and effectiveness.(Cayanus, J. L., & Martin, M. M. 2008).

Variables

Independent Variables

Operation Definition

The first step is to develop a measure for student communication satisfaction. There were the creation and assessment of twenty-four items used to assess the satisfaction of students when they were communicating with their instructor.16 items were first created and revised the there was an addition of 8 items. The created items were to reflect the conceptualization of communication satisfaction. Out of the 24 items created,18 were positively worded while 6 were negatively worded. In the preliminary pool, the 24 items were subjected to factor analysis. The criteria used to obtain factors from the factor analysis were;

1. The Eigenvalue of each factor had to have a minimum of 2.0

2. Each factor had to account for at least 4% of the variance

3. Each factor did not have to cross load other factors

4. Each factor had to have a loading of .70 and the other factor had to be less than .30.

Items that didn’t meet the test were deleted. There were three which didn’t meet the 70/30 rule of the criteria

Range

The format for the response of the items utilized ranged from(1) those that were disagreed to (7) that was agreed.

1. Students don’t like talking to the instructor

2. The student is not satisfied after talking to the instructor

3. The student felt that they had accomplished something after talking to their instructor

4. When the student talk to the instructor, fell their expectations fulfilled

5. The conversation with the instructor feels worthwhile

6. Conversations are rewarding when talking to the instructor

7. The instructor makes an effort to satisfy the concerns of the student

References

Dependent and independent variables in “standard form” equations

by 

Harrison, David M

The Physics Teacher, 02/2013, Volume 51, Issue 2

Allen, M., Witt, P. L., &Wheeless, L. P. (2006). The role of teacher immediacy as a

motivational factor in student learning: Using meta-analysis to test a causal model.

Communication Education, 55, 21"31.

Cayanus, J. L., & Martin, M. M. (2008). Teacher self-disclosure: Amount, relevance, and

negativity. Communication Quarterly, 56, 325"341.