I am studying an exploratory study (using deductive and inductive methods) that used Factor Analysis and Hierarchical regression analysis. The Statement of my hypothesis (which has been rejected by senior professors stated) was taken from a published paper as
For Factor Analysis:
“In relation to the established volunteer functions, we expected an equality-based "NEW FUNCTION" to emerge as an independent factor”. (pg. 526)
For hierarchical regression analysis, it stated (again copied)
In addition to the variance explained in volunteering time by Values, Career, Self-Esteem, protective, and understanding, (THESE WERE CONTROLLED IN REGRESSION ANALYSIS) we expected a positive impact and an incremental explanation of variance by NEW FUNCTION.
Can you kindly suggest me alternate statements of the thesis as i have already completed the work and need to submit now but must make the statement of hypothesis proper.
Dear Butt,
You can simply wright this way:
H: new function has predictive ability of XXX (your dependent variable) when controlling for values, Career, Self-Esteem, protective, and understanding (hypothesis based on regression analysis)
Or H: new function emerges as a latent factor by exploratory factor analysis (hypothesis based on exploratory factor analysis)
Good luck with your research
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