This paper explores the interaction of variables within a quantitative research. A variable in research can be an individual or group, which is observed for various measurements during an experiment (Creswell, 2014). Additionally, variables used within an experiment is used to observe the reactions of how each variable interacts with each other and the dependent variable. The effects of each variable help determine the outcome of a study or experiment. In order to understand the variables, they must first be identified and explain how each one affects the outcome of a study. This paper will examine three variables (independent, mediating and moderating) for a study of Minimum Wage in the United States (U.S.).
Quantitative Research: Understanding Variables
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In this study, Allegretto et al (2011), discusses the effects minimum wage has on teen employment and the timing of minimum wage increase during various business cycles and the anticipation of wage increases across geographical locations. The constructs of the study are teen earnings, hours and employment. The researchers compared the constructs with data and control for state and year fixed effect variables. Additionally, the authors examined the interaction between the minimum wage and the unemployment rate of teens by state. They also tested to the effects of the minimum wage during high and low periods of unemployment.
2. The study measure over 400k teen individuals, male and female and age groups. This is a cross sectional design
3. The statistical analysis used for this study is the baseline effect.
4. The findings suggests that previous studies were comprised of insufficient controls in employment patterns, along with selectivity of states experiencing minimum wage hikes. Furthermore, there were no detection of unemployment effect for younger or older teenagers, or between male and
Quantitative Research: Understanding Variables
This paper examines several …show more content…
In this study, Allegretto et al (2011), discusses the effects minimum wage has on teen employment and the timing of minimum wage increase during various business cycles and the anticipation of wage increases across geographical locations. The constructs of the study are teen earnings, hours and employment. The researchers compared the constructs with data and control for state and year fixed effect variables. Additionally, the authors examined the interaction between the minimum wage and the unemployment rate of teens by state. They also tested to the effects of the minimum wage during high and low periods of unemployment.
2. The study measure over 400k teen individuals, male and female and age groups. This is a cross sectional design
3. The statistical analysis used for this study is the baseline effect.
4. The findings suggests that previous studies were comprised of insufficient controls in employment patterns, along with selectivity of states experiencing minimum wage hikes. Furthermore, there were no detection of unemployment effect for younger or older teenagers, or between male and