Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
7-2010
Abstract
A panel of experts describes the nature of, and remedies for, method variance. In an attempt to help the reader understand the nature of method variance, the authors describe their experiences with method variance both on the giving and the receiving ends of the editorial review process, as well as their interpretation of other reviewers’ comments. They then describe methods of data analysis and research design, which have been used for detecting and eliminating the effects of method variance. Most methods have some utility, but none prevent the researcher from making faulty inferences. The authors conclude with suggestions for resolving disputes about method variance.
Keywords
Method variance, Self-report, Construct validity, Survey research, Study design
Discipline
Industrial and Organizational Psychology | Quantitative Psychology
Research Areas
Psychology
Publication
Organizational Research Methods
Volume
13
Issue
3
First Page
407
Last Page
420
ISSN
1094-4281
Identifier
10.1177/1094428109360993
Publisher
SAGE
Citation
Brannick, Michael T., CHAN, David, Conway, James M., Lance, Charles E., & Spector, Paul E..(2010). What is Method Variance and How Can We Cope With It? A Panel Discussion. Organizational Research Methods, 13(3), 407-420.
Available at: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soss_research/961
Copyright Owner and License
Authors
Creative Commons License
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Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1177/1094428109360993