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RESEARCH IN RESEARCH IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS INFORMATION SYSTEMS

MANAGEMENTMANAGEMENT(IMS 603)(IMS 603)

Topic 3: Topic 3: Theoretical FrameworkTheoretical Framework

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Theoretical FrameworkTheoretical Framework

A conceptual model that depict how YOU relate all the important variables identified in your study.

Helps you generate and test the relationships to enhances your understanding of the dynamics of the problem.

Consists of variables and relationships between the variables.

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Example of a Theoretical Example of a Theoretical FrameworkFramework

Air traffic violations

Communication between cockpit crew

Communication between cockpit and

air traffic tower

Decentralization

Crew training

Independent variables

Dependent Variable

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Example of a Theoretical Example of a Theoretical FrameworkFramework

Air traffic violations

Communication between cockpit crew

Communication between cockpit and

air traffic tower

Decentralization

Crew training

Independent variables

Dependent Variable

Nervousness

Intervening Variable

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Example of a Theoretical Example of a Theoretical FrameworkFramework

Air traffic violations

Communication between cockpit crew

Communication between cockpit and

air traffic tower

Decentralization

Independent variables

Dependent Variable

Moderating Variable

training

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Hypothesis GenerationHypothesis Generation

An hypothesis is a relationship that is assumed based upon logic, between two or more variables in the form that is testable.

Format 1: Differences

Testing and validating an assumed hypothesis can leads to problem solution.

Format 2: If-then

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Examples of Examples of HypothesesHypotheses

If communication among crew is good then the number of air traffic violation will be reduced

Good training among crew members will reduced nervousness and subsequently reduces the number of air traffic violations.

If the communication among crew members is good then the number of air traffic violations will be reduced provided they had sufficient training.