The selection, use, and reporting of control variables in international business research: A review and recommendations

This study explores the selection, use, and reporting of control variables in studies published in the leading international business (IB) research journals. We review a sample of 246 empirical studies published in the top five IB journals over the period 2012–2015 with particular emphasis on select...

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Published in:Journal of world business : JWB 2018-12, Vol.53 (6), p.958-968
Main Authors: Nielsen, Bo Bernhard, Raswant, Arpit
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Control variable
Quantitative method
Reporting
Research method
Statistical control
Validation
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Summary:This study explores the selection, use, and reporting of control variables in studies published in the leading international business (IB) research journals. We review a sample of 246 empirical studies published in the top five IB journals over the period 2012–2015 with particular emphasis on selection, use, and reporting of controls. Approximately 83% of studies included only half of what we consider Minimum Standard of Practice with regards to controls, whereas only 38% of the studies met the 75% threshold. We provide recommendations on how to effectively identify, use and report controls in IB studies.
ISSN:1090-9516
DOI:10.1016/j.jwb.2018.05.003