A Conceptual Model Becomes a Theoretical Model When

question 46

Multiple Choice

A conceptual model becomes a theoretical model when:

• A) a full-scale study is likely to cost more than an exploratory study.
• B) a literature review and the available secondary data are inadequate to suggest strong candidates for explaining dependent variables of interest.
• C) a literature review or an exploratory research is sufficient to support the model's pictured relationships between variables.
• D) the dependent variables identified in the model are constructs.
• E) the independent variables identified in the model are constructs.

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Definitions:

Industry

A sector of the economy characterized by the production of goods or provision of services within a certain field.

Interest Rate

The price paid for the use of borrowed funds, or the return earned on deposited funds.

New Capital

Funds or resources accumulated for the purpose of investment in new projects, expansion of operations, or renewal of facilities.

Investment

Investment involves allocating resources, usually financial, with the expectation of generating an income or profit, often through the purchase of assets designed to grow in value over time.