Article
Potential Problems in the Statistical Control of Variables in Organizational Research: A Qualitative Analysis With Recommendations
Organizational Research Methods
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2021
Keywords
- statistical control,
- control variables,
- nuisance variables,
- quantitative methods
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428105278021
Disciplines
Abstract
The author examines statistical control in a random sample of 60 articles published in four top journals during 2000 to 2002. Authors’bases for including control variables, clarity regarding measures and methods, and reporting of results were recorded. Potential problems included a lack of explanations for inclusion, unclear descriptions of measures and methods, incomplete reporting, and other flaws. Implications for interpreting results, replication, future reviews, and effect sizes are discussed. Twelve recommendations for addressing these issues are offered.
Citation / Publisher Attribution
Organizational Research Methods, v. 8, issue 3, p. 274-289
Citation Information
Thomas E. Becker. "Potential Problems in the Statistical Control of Variables in Organizational Research: A Qualitative Analysis With Recommendations" Organizational Research Methods Vol. 8 Iss. 3 (2021) p. 274 - 289 Available at: http://works.bepress.com/thomas-becker/29/