Quantitative Model
Measurement and Testing
The next stage in the model development process involved quantitative measurement of the observable constructs and testing of the proposed hypotheses. Accordingly, an online survey for Australian Baby Boomer, Generation X, and Generation Y consumers was undertaken. An online method of distribution was appropriate for this study as it facilitated a national geographic dispersal of the survey (Aaker, Kumar, and Day. 2007). In addition, technology-based inter- action enabled recruitment of younger participants, who may be difficult to contact via postal mail or fixed-line tele- phone surveys (Australian Government 2008). Further, the online survey provided anonymity, increasing the likelihood that participants would admit socially undesirable behavior (Aaker et al. 2007). The following sections describe the survey instrument, pilot study, sampling for the full study, and data analysis methods.