Reference no: EM133302844
Assignment:
Read the following article: Business Involvement in Campaign
Finance: Factors Influencing the Decision to Form a Corporate PAC by Gary J. Andres PS, Vol. 18, No. 2 (Spring, 1985), pp. 213-220.
Published by: American Political Science Association
Based on this article, answer the following questions:
a) What is the main research question?
b) What is the main theory?
c) What is the unit of analysis?
d) What is the dependent variable and how is the dependent variable measured?
e) What are the independent variables used in the study?
f) Clearly state ONE research hypotheses that is being tested in the main model of the study.
g) What is the null hypothesis that corresponds to f)? Does the author reject the null or not?
h) Briefly describe the overall conclusion(s) the author draws from the study.
i) Define Validity in relation to variable measurement. Then discuss this issue for the specific variables used in this study, along with any concerns about measurement or any suggestions for better measures.
j) Define Reliability in relation to variable measurement. Then discuss this issue for the specific variables used in this study, along with any concerns about measurement or any suggestions for better measures.