Process and Variance Modeling: Linking Research Questions to Methods in Family Business Research. (March 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Payne, G. Tyge; Pearson, Allison W.; Carr, Jon C.
• Other Names: Payne G. Tyge guest-editor.; Pearson Allison W. guest-editor.; Carr Jon C. guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: Family business review. Volume 30:Number 1(2017)
• Page Start: 11
• Page End: 18
• Publication Date: 2017-03
• Subjects: family business -- modeling -- process -- research methods -- variance; Family-owned business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; Home labor -- United States -- Periodicals; Small business -- United States -- Periodicals; New business enterprises -- United States -- Periodicals; 658.045
• DOI: 10.1177/0894486516679749
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0894-4865

Abstract

Models are an important component of research design that serve as intermediaries between theories and data, often directing decisions about methods and statistics. This article discusses the basic differences and assumptions associated with process and variance models as a way of introducing the four articles contained within this special issue of Family Business Review on "Process and Variance Methods." Specifically, we highlight three key issues regarding modeling—time and causality, measurement and operationalization, and model specification—making specific ties to the challenges often associated with family business research.