Challenging Issues in Survey Research: Discussion and Suggestions

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (2) ◽  
pp. 3-21 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roland F. Speklé ◽  
Sally K. Widener
Keyword(s):  
Survey Method ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Omitted Variables ◽  
Research Setting ◽  
Common Method Bias ◽  
Statistical Inferences ◽  
Source Data ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Construct Measurement ◽  
Method Bias

ABSTRACT We address a series of potential concerns that may arise when applying the survey method. These include: (1) the use of non-random sampling techniques (particularly convenience sampling) and the associated issue of generalizability, (2) the reliance on human informants and biased perceptions in construct measurement, (3) the dependence on single-source data and the problem of common method bias, and (4) the problem of correlated omitted variables. We discuss how (and when) these concerns can affect statistical inferences. Although we conclude that these concerns are easily overstated, we suggest that researchers demonstrate that they either do not apply in their particular research setting, or discuss how they are mitigated.

scholarly journals Influence of Fashion Behavior on Store Choice among the Arts College Students in Sivganga District

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (2S6) ◽  
pp. 672-676
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Family Income ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Store Choice ◽  
The Arts ◽  
The Family ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This article presents the impact of fashion trends for teenagers and its influence on store choice. The study was conducted with 300 teenagers of age between “18-25”. Survey method with structured questionnaire is used to collect the data. Convenience sampling techniques were adopted and the data were collected from Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. The study resulted that, fashion related views and expectation varies with respect to area of Residence, Age, Family Income, Size of the family, and Frequency of purchase. Also, the most influencing sources for purchase is found to be comforted, moreover, it is also found that the influencing source also varies with respect to area of Residence, Age, Family Income, Size of the family, and frequency of purchase

PENGARUH FAKTOR INTERNAL TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA MAHASISWA FAKULTAS EKONOMI DAN BISNIS UNIVERSITAS JAMBI

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-12
Author(s):  
Winda Syafitri ◽  
Dahmiri Dahmiri
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Multiple Regression Analysis ◽  
Sampling Method ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Research Use ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Student Interest ◽  
Business Faculty ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Convenience Sampling

ABSTRAK The purpose of this research is to explain the effect of Internal Factors toward student interest in entrepreneurship on Economics and Business Faculty of Jambi University. Sampling techniques used on is Non-Probability Sampling with Convenience Sampling Method. The number of respondents is 100 consumers. Technique analysis for this research use descriptive analysis to describe the research variables and multiple regression analysis to find the effect between research variables using SPSS 20.0. This research revealed the significant effect of Internal Factors on Student Interest in entrepreneurship on Economics and business Faculty of Jambi University.   Keywords: Internal Factors, Interest in Entrepreneurship

Factors affecting satisfaction and loyalty in online grocery shopping: an integrated model

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 107-132 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anusha Sreeram ◽  
Ankit Kesharwani ◽  
Sneha Desai
Keyword(s):  
Time Pressure ◽  
Integrated Model ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Grocery Shopping ◽  
Physical Effort ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Product Assortment ◽  
Common Method Bias ◽  
Entertainment Value ◽  
Method Bias

PurposeThis paper aims to conceptualize and test an integrated model of online grocery buying intention by extending technology acceptance model by adding several antecedents of online grocery shopping behaviour such as physical effort, time pressure, entertainment value, product assortment, economic values, website design aesthetics, etc. The ultimate dependent variable was consumer’s satisfaction with buying process of grocery product via online platform. Design/methodology/approachThe model was tested over online grocery shoppers using structural equation modelling approach. To enhance the validity of the finding, common method bias and social desirability bias were also assessed. FindingsAs product assortment was found to have a significant impact on both perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness, it supports the notion of one-stop solution as a major driver to attract buyers to buy groceries online. Findings also highlight the importance of entertainment value and economic value as key variables which shape the buyer’s satisfaction and purchase loyalty behaviour. Overall, the results support the proposed model. Practical/implicationsThe findings of this study would be helpful for online marketers to get more website visits and to increase conversion rates, i.e. getting their visitors to spend more time on the website and to make purchase. Originality/valueThis integrated framework tested here is quite comprehensive in nature, as it includes the influence of time pressure, physical effort and product assortment on online buying behaviour. These basic yet important variables to study, especially when the industry (online grocery shopping) is still in its nascent stage, are missing from the literature. The present study also involves a rigorous data analysis process followed by assessment of common method bias and psychometric property test. Such approach is rare in existing body of knowledge. The study uses S-O-R framework for hypothesis and model development, which is also rare in context of online grocery shopping.

Common Method Bias in PLS-SEM

2015 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ned Kock
Keyword(s):  
Structural Equation ◽  
Discriminant Validity ◽  
Least Squares Method ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Common Method Bias ◽  
Validity Assessment ◽  
Convergent And Discriminant Validity ◽  
Partial Least Squares Method ◽  
Method Bias

The author discusses common method bias in the context of structural equation modeling employing the partial least squares method (PLS-SEM). Two datasets were created through a Monte Carlo simulation to illustrate the discussion: one contaminated by common method bias, and the other not contaminated. A practical approach is presented for the identification of common method bias based on variance inflation factors generated via a full collinearity test. The author's discussion builds on an illustrative model in the field of e-collaboration, with outputs generated by the software WarpPLS. They demonstrate that the full collinearity test is successful in the identification of common method bias with a model that nevertheless passes standard convergent and discriminant validity assessment criteria based on a confirmation factor analysis.

scholarly journals The Effect of Service Quality, Trust, Brand Image on Customer Satisfaction (Study on Cimb Niaga Tabungan Bisnis PT. Bank Cimb Niaga Tangerang Bintaro Branch)

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (8) ◽  
pp. 1767-1772
Author(s):  
Defi Alfianto ◽  
Dr. Tafiprios, SE,. MM
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Customer Satisfaction ◽  
Service Quality ◽  
Brand Image ◽  
Partial Least Square ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Questionnaire Data ◽  
Analysis Method ◽  
Convenience Sampling

In this researchpintends to analyze the influence of service quality, trust, brand image and customer satisfaction. The object of this research is the customer of bank cimb niaga branch tanggerang bintaro the number of samples specified is a total of 100 respondents by using slovin calculation method. The sample withdrawal method uses Convenience Sampling. The method performed for data collection using the survey method, with research instruments is a questionnaire. Data analysis method using SEM Partial Least Square (PLS).. Penelitian has proven telah that thequality of service has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction,trust kepercayaan has a positive and significant effect on customer satisfaction,and the brand image has a positive and significant effect on pt customer satisfaction. Bank CIMB Niaga Tangerang Bintaro Branch

scholarly journals KONDISI WISATA MANGROVE DI DESA PASAR BANGGI, KABUPATEN REMBANG Mangrove Tourism Conditions in Pasar Banggi Village, Rembang Regency

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 221-225
Author(s):  
Danang Adi Saputro ◽  
Frida Purwanti ◽  
Siti Rudiyanti
Keyword(s):  
Species Composition ◽  
Mangrove Forest ◽  
Mangrove Ecosystem ◽  
Google Earth ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Systematic Sampling ◽  
Sampling Techniques ◽  
Mangrove Species ◽  
Sampling Points ◽  
Exploratory Survey

ABSTRAK Mangrove merupakan tumbuhan yang hidup di daerah pasang surut sebagai ekosistem interface antara daratan dengan lautan. Ekosistem mangrove di desa Pasar Banggi Kabupaten Rembang merupakan perpaduan antara mangrove alami dan hasil rehabilitasi. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui kondisi mangrove di Desa Pasar Banggi, Rembang dilihat dari  komposisi jenis, kerapatan dan ketebalan mangrove serta menganalisis tingkat kesesuaian wisata mangrove di Desa Pasar Banggi, Rembang. Metode yang digunakan adalah metode survey lapangan yang bersifat eksploratif, dimana  teknis pengumpulan data menggunakan sistematik sampling. Data yang diambil meliputi 5 variabel yaitu: jenis, kerapatan mangrove dan asosiasi biota (hasil pengamatan lapangan dan perbandingan dari penelitian terdahulu), ketebalan (citra Google Earth Oktober 2016), pasang surut (data BMKG Oktober 2016). Pengambilan sampel dilakukan pada 3 stasiun, dimana setiap stasiun terdapat 3 titik sampling. Komposisi jenis mangrove di desa Pasar Banggi terdapat 3 jenis mangrove yaitu Rhizopora stylosa, R. mucronata, dan R. Apiculata, dengan kerapatan mangrove tertinggi yaitu 62 ind/100m2 dan ketebalan mangrove tertinggi sepanjang 139 m. Kondisi hutan mangrove desa Pasar Banggi termasuk dalam kategori sesuai (S2) untuk kegiatan wisata berkelanjutan di Kabupaten Rembang. ABSTRACT Mangroves are plants that grow in a tidal areas an interface ecosystems between terrestrial and marine. Mangrove ecosystem in the Pasar Banggi Village,  Rembang Regency is a combination results of natural mangrove and rehabilitation. The purpose of this study were to determine condition of mangroves in the Pasar Banggi Village, Rembang, seen from the species composition, density and thickness of mangroves and to analyze the suitability level of mangrove tourism in the Pasar Banggi Village, Rembang. The method used in this study was an exploratory survey method, data collected using systematic sampling techniques. Mangrove tourism data collection was carried out of 5 variables, i.e.: type of mangrove, density of mangroves and associations of biota (from observations and comparisons of previous studies), thickness (Google Earth image October 2016), tides (data BMKG October 2016). Sampling was conducted at 3 stations, each station has 3 sampling points. The composition of mangrove species in Pasar Banggi village consists of 3 types of mangroves, namely Rhizopora stylosa, R. mucronata, and R. Apiculata, with the highest density of mangrove 62 ind / 100m2 and the highest thickness of mangrove along 139 m. The condition of mangrove forest in the Pasar Banggi village was included in the appropriate category (S2) for sustainable tourism activities in the Rembang Regency.

scholarly journals The Loyalty of Airport Railink Service Users with Satisfaction Mediation

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 712-721
Author(s):  
Aryo Erlangga ◽  
Widodo . ◽  
Denny Langas Siahaan
Keyword(s):  
Direct Effect ◽  
Indirect Effect ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Service Users ◽  
Specific Policy ◽  
Service Convenience ◽  
Passenger Satisfaction ◽  
Train Services ◽  
Convenience Sampling

The research objective was to determine the effect of timeliness, convenience, and comfort on the loyalty of Airport Railink service users by mediating the satisfaction of airport train passengers. This research uses a quantitative approach with a survey method and data analysis used descriptive statistics and inferential statistics path analysis. The sample is 100 passengers taken by convenience sampling. The results showed that effect to passenger satisfaction, the results showed that timeliness has a direct effect on passenger satisfaction, ease has a direct effect on passenger satisfaction and convenience has a direct effect on passenger satisfaction. Effect to passenger loyalty, timeliness has a direct effect on passenger loyalty, ease has a direct effect on passenger loyalty, convenience has a direct effect on passenger loyalty and passenger satisfaction has a direct effect on passenger loyalty. Whereas, indirect effect to passenger loyalty, timeliness has an indirect effect on loyalty by mediating passenger satisfaction. Also, ease has an indirect effect on passenger loyalty by mediating passenger satisfaction, and service convenience affects passenger loyalty by mediating passenger satisfaction. The key finding of this research is the management of Railink as an airport train operator issued a specific policy to support the improvement of the Timeliness of airport train services so that passenger satisfaction increases which then has implications for passenger loyalty.

Common Method Bias in Marketing: Causes, Mechanisms, and Procedural Remedies

2012 ◽  
Vol 88 (4) ◽  
pp. 542-555 ◽  
Author(s):  
Scott B. MacKenzie ◽  
Philip M. Podsakoff
Keyword(s):  
Common Method ◽  
Common Method Bias ◽  
Method Bias

Factors Affecting Organisational Learning: The Case of a Medical Centre

2021 ◽  
pp. 097206342110352
Author(s):  
Orit Shamir-Bladerman
Keyword(s):  
Organisational Culture ◽  
Organisational Learning ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Common Method ◽  
Learning Mechanisms ◽  
Medical Department ◽  
Large Hospital ◽  
Common Method Bias ◽  
Method Bias ◽  
The Relationship

Despite many studies that examined the relationship between organisational learning and organisational culture, none examined whether the levels of learning differ within a given organisation and if so, what factors lead to this difference. This article is based upon a study on organisational learning and investigates the relationship among organisational learning, culture and structure. Quantitative research was conduct on organisational learning practices in 17 medical departments of a large hospital in Israel. Three main categories of variables were examined: mapping the learning mechanisms, characterising the organisational culture and examining the organisational structure of various departments. Organisational learning was measured by means of a set of organisational learning mechanisms used in each medical department. Because data were collected from individuals, it was necessary to control and overcome self-report and common method bias. Reverse scoring of items, the use of variation in wording of items and guaranteeing anonymity to respondents helped control common method bias. As expected, it was found that those departments do differ one from the others by the extent to which organisational learning mechanisms are systematically used. The article further presents and discusses the effects of some structural and cultural factors upon levels of organisational learning on those departments. Both the method and the results of this research differ from previous studies of organisational learning; thus, the article sheds a new light on the concept of organisational learning. The study points to the importance and need of organisations to adopt a culture that encourages use of these organisational learning mechanisms to create effective and ongoing organisational learning. Increasing awareness among hospital departments of organisational learning as an essential process for coping with environmental change is also an important practical contribution.

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