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A good theoretical framework identifies and defines the important variables in the situation that are relevant to the problem and subsequently describes and explains the interconnections among these variables.

1. There are three basic features that should be present in any theoretical framework. Discuss these features. Jesse has undertaken a literature review to develop his conceptual model.

2a. Is there or are there any alternative approaches that would allow Jesse to develop a conceptual model?

2b. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of undertaking a literature review to develop a model.

2c. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the alternative approach that you have come up with.

3a. Label the variables of Jesse's conceptual model in terms of independent, dependent, moderating, and/or mediating variables.

3b. Explain the general difference(s) between moderating and mediating variables.

4. Develop the relevant hypotheses based on Jesse's model (use directional hypotheses).

5a. Provide a thorough evaluation of Jesse's arguments.

5b. Provide a better explanation of why we would expect this relationship to exist.

6a. Try to come up with a variable that moderates the relationship between one of the independent variables and 'member's satisfaction'.

6b. Provide an explanation of why and how you would expect that this variable affects the relationship between the independent variable of your choice and 'member's satisfaction'.

6c. Provide the relevant hypothesis