Bivariate models of fit in contingency theory - Critique and a polynomial regression alternative

被引:32
作者
Meilich, O [1 ]
机构
[1] Calif State Univ San Marcos, San Marcos, CA 92096 USA
关键词
contingency theory; models of fit; polynomial regression;
D O I
10.1177/1094428105284915
中图分类号
B849 [应用心理学];
学科分类号
040203 ;
摘要
The concept of fit in contingency theory has been modeled in ways that made it less conducive to detection. Each model of fit postulates a specific relationship between the structural, contingency, and outcome variables. Operationalization is then derived from this relationship. Conversely, a polynomial regression model would allow for a more generalized notion of fit while capturing the same forms of fit implied by existing models in a simpler, general, robust, and less constrained way.
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页码:161 / 193
页数:33
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