Introduction

Background

Statement of the Problem

Purpose of the Study

Conceptual Definitions

Independent Variables

Dependent Variables

Control Variables

Types of Variables Dichotomous Polychotomous Continuous Dependent (Examples Below) Gender Ethnicity Age XYZ

Research Questions

Research Questions – Regression Is there a relationship between (primary independent variable) and dependent variable controlling for control variables.

Research Questions – ANCOVA Is there a difference in the dependent variable as a result of categorical variables controlling for continuous variables.

Review of Literature

Independent Variable 1 and Dependent Variable

Independent Variable 2 and Dependent Variable

Methodology

Instrumentation

Instruments

Participants

Research Design

Research Design Statistical Analysis Multiple Regression variance explained R2 t - test (dichotomous variables) Gender beta weights, zero order and partial correlations (continuous variables) Four I’s Contingent Reward MBE-Passive Age Familiarity with online courses ANOVA and Post-hoc test (dummy variables) Ethnicity Educational Classification Job Status Expected Academic Outcome

Research Design Statistical Analysis Multiple Regression Variation contributed by each independent variable Block 1 – Stepwise Method Follower Age (Continuous Variable) Follower Gender (Dichotomous Variable) Block 2 – Enter Method Follower Ethnicity (Dummy Variables)

Research Design Statistical Analysis Multiple Regression Variation contributed by each independent variable Block 3 – Enter Method Follower Familiarity with Online Courses (Continuous Variable) Block 4 – Enter Method Follower Educational Classification (Dummy Variables)

Research Design Statistical Analysis Multiple Regression Variation contributed by each independent variable Block 5 – Enter Method Follower Expected Outcome of Online Course (Dummy Variables) Block 6 – Enter Method Follower Job Status (Dummy Variables)

Research Design Statistical Analysis Multiple Regression Variation contributed by each independent variable Block 7 – Stepwise Method Leader MLQ Score Idealized Influence (behavioral) Individual Consideration Intellectual Stimulation Inspirational Motivation Contingent Reward Management-by-Exception – Passive

Null Hypothesis

Research Questions – Regression There is no relationship between (primary independent variable) and dependent variable controlling for control variables.

Null Hypothesis – ANCOVA There is no difference in the dependent variable as a result of categorical variables controlling for continuous variables.

Ethical Considerations Voluntary Anonymous No sensitive questions are being asked Can withdraw at anytime without penalty No incentives IRB Approval Per faculty approval