An Evaluation of the Validity of Correlational Research Conducted in Organizations
回顾了组织环境中相关研究的问题，开发了一个评估研究方法和设计有效性的检查表，并用它评估了已发表的相关研究，发现许多存在严重设计缺陷，最后讨论了改进方法。
Much of the research conducted in organizational settings uses correlational techniques to infer associations among variables of interest. This paper reviews some of the problems with this type of research and develops a checklist for judging the validity of the research methods and designs employed. A sample of published correlational studies is evaluated, using the checklist. In many cases these studies were found to have serious design problems. Potential remedies and responses to these problems are discussed.