More than meets the eye: A guide to interpreting the descriptive statistics and correlation matrices reported in management research.
By Bedeian, A. G.
Bedeian, A. G. (2014). More than meets the eye: A guide to interpreting the descriptive statistics and correlation matrices reported in management research. Academy of Management Learning & Education, 13(1), 121–135.
This scholarly article provides a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners on the nuanced interpretation of descriptive statistics and correlation matrices within the field of management. Bedeian emphasizes that these foundational data points are often overlooked or misinterpreted. The author explores how to identify potential outliers, understand the distribution of data, and recognize the implications of multicollinearity and common method variance. By detailing the mathematical and practical logic behind these statistical tools, the work serves as a critical pedagogical resource for improving the rigor of quantitative analysis. This source is essential for anyone seeking to validate the statistical integrity of management-based research.