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Newman, Isadore; Covrig, Duane M. – New Horizons in Adult Education & Human Resource Development, 2013
Consistency in the title, problem, purpose, and research question improve the logic and transparency of research. When these components of research are aligned research design and planning are more coherent and research reports are more readable. This article reviews the process for checking for and improving consistency. Numerous examples of…
Descriptors: Research Design, Research Methodology, Research Reports, Research Problems
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Wolfe, Lee M. – Multiple Linear Regression Viewpoints, 1979
The inclusion of unmeasured variables in path analyses in educational research is discussed. The statistical basis for inclusion is presented, along with several examples. (JKS)
Descriptors: Critical Path Method, Educational Research, Error of Measurement, Multiple Regression Analysis
Wolfle, Lee M. – 1979
Structural equation models incorporating unmeasured variables make possible the rigorous testing of theories previously difficult to test adequately because of fallible measures of the theoretic variables. This paper first discusses a simple causal model; incorporating a single unmeasured variable for the purpose of exposition. A substantive…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Computer Programs, Critical Path Method, Cultural Differences