I have two samples with different sizes in my project. One sample measure three variables (Competitive position , agility position and dynamic position). The other samples measures one variable (perceived service quality). Can I use correlation test. If I use Structural Equation Model is it possible to test the relationship between two different samples ?. Appreciate you ideas.
Hi Jagath
Your question is quite interesting to me because I have almost a similar project I am trying to think through. But in your case is like trying to find a relationship between variables in two unrelated samples. I am not too sure (it exist anyway) of how correlation or SEM can handle this "unrelated relationship". Though I have no details of these samples you are talking about. One plausible way which in my case is being able to link the two data set together through a specific identifier in the two samples. For instance, in your "resource capabilities" sample, if there exists an identifier that can link the variable in the "perceived service quality" sample, then I think this your proposed analysis may be possible. I am exploring this possibility in my project.
Dear Obaoham,
Thank you for your reply.
My two samples come from same universities one sample is from librarians (service providers). The other from users (students and academic staff). However different questionnaires for two groups. Pairing is impossible.
BR
my recently published paper based on the data from service organizations could be relevant:
Nowak, R. (2020). The effects of cognitive diversity and cohesiveness on absorptive capacity. International Journal of Innovation Management, 24(02), 2050019.
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