In behavioral science research (Master's thesis/Doctoral dissertation) , is it necessary to write regression model?

It is a common practice to use regression analysis for testing hypothesis in behavioral science research using questionnaire survey method. However, I haven't come across any paper or dissertation...

09 October 2018 4,185 2 View

How can we perform relative weight analysis using SPSS?

I want to assess the relative importance of three predictor variables while predicting a criterion variable.

01 February 2017 5,815 1 View

Is it mandatory to have the value of Cronbach's alpha above .70?

In my study using questionnaire survey, I have four variables and job satisfaction is one independent variable. I measured job satisfaction with a 3-item scale. Responses were captured in a...

03 April 2015 3,579 42 View

Can you suggest any book for structural equation modeling using LISREL?

I am looking for a book or any other resources for SEM using LISREL.

03 April 2015 1,249 11 View

Is it necessary to do correction to significance level while conducting Pearson correlation coefficients between different continuous variables?

02 March 2015 2,669 8 View

Can anyone suggest an appropriate design for assessing training effectiveness?

I need to assess the effectiveness of a series of training programs that have already been conducted. Relevant data that could be used for evaluating effectiveness were not collected before and...

10 November 2014 4,121 16 View

Are there any scales available for measuring Hindu and Buddhist work ethics?

There are scales available for measuring Christian and Islamic work ethics, but I'm not aware of any scale for Hindu or Buddhist work ethics.

09 October 2014 5,420 4 View

Can anyone help me in the interpretation of hierarchical regression analysis?

While testing moderating effect of a variable on the relationship between two variables using hierarchical regression analysis, the direct relationship between predictor and dependent variable is...

08 September 2014 6,869 5 View

While doing CFA using LISREL 8.8 the output says "the model is saturated and fit is perfect". How should the output be interpreted?

There are four items and standardized estimates of all items are above .3. The output does not give the values of fit indices.

08 September 2014 4,444 2 View

In structural equation modeling using LISREL, how do we know the significance of path estimates?

I could not find p values of estimates.

07 August 2014 6,267 3 View

Why are the velocities so high in my Boussinesq approximation Fluent simulation?

Hello, I have a mechanism where air rises due to convective flows. In this simulation, nothing is driving the air except this. I understand that the Boussinesq approximation only works for small...

02 March 2021 4,910 3 View

Where can I find life cycle inventory or assessment of non woven materials?

Dear network, I am looking for the LCA or LCI or at least the energy balances of the non woven fabrics process for my master project, in specific for natural fibers, yet I have found...

02 March 2021 9,662 1 View

Has anyone used the Illumina ITS1 primer sets?

Hi everyone, Illumina provides a list of primers to amplify with high taxonomic coverage the ITS1 region for further fungal sequencing, but I cannot find the exact amount necessary of each...

25 February 2021 6,969 3 View

How do you mesh a thin solid in Fluent?

Hello, I have used the shell function on SpaceClaim to create thin solids for the model I am studying. These are contained within an enclosure for my study. I chose this approach as it avoids the...

24 February 2021 8,856 3 View

Am i able to conduct a factor analysis on each of my subscales, as opposed to the whole scale?

My psychometric scale contains 38 items in total, with 4 subscales (20, 6, 6 & 6 items respectively? Can i run a factor analysis for each subscale rather than the scale as a whole for the...

24 February 2021 8,856 8 View

What are alternatives to factor analysis for a small sample?

My sample size is too small to conduct a factor analysis. I created my own psychometric scale for measuring Effectiveness of Support, which contains 38 items (4 sub-scales) Im really struggling...

23 February 2021 9,287 12 View

What is the better software for approximation of 3D surface with equations?

I have a massive of x, y, z coordinates of 2D surface in 3D space, which builded in Ansys HFSS or AutoCAD. How can I get the analitical aproximation of this surface by formulas?

21 February 2021 3,444 7 View

How do I collect online measures in a same-different task?

The same-different task requires to subjects to indicate whether a pair of stimuli seen or heard are the same (say AA or BB) or different (say AB or BA). Researchers often collect offline measures...

20 February 2021 9,226 2 View

How to find orthotropic material properties?

I am doing an impact analysis of bullet on a plate. But for that simulation, I require orthotropic properties of materials like PPS and PEEK which are Unidirectional type. How to find them?...

16 February 2021 8,775 2 View

How can we assess applied digital skills and soft skills through online examinations during COVID-19 semester?

The final qualification assessment for major programs is a strict regimen that involves different stages - oral and written exams, final project viva, internal and external review. How are ICT...

16 February 2021 1,762 8 View