A management instructor finds that off-the-classroom training has a great impact on the motivation level of students and eventually their performance. However, she also observes that married students do not seem to derive much benefit and do not improve with such training.

Based on the above scenario, answer the following questions.

1. Develop the problem statement and clarify the main objective of the above scenario.

(1 mark)

2. Identify the studied variables and their types (DV, IV, moderating V, mediating V).

(4 marks, 1 mark each)

3. Draw a schematic diagram that represents the relationships between the studied variables. (2 marks, 0.5 each)

4. Develop a directional and a non-directional hypothesis that clarifies the relationship between the dependent and independent variable only. (2 marks)

5. Develop 2 non-directional hypotheses: one using the mediating variable and the other using the moderating variable. (2 marks)

Read the following situation and answer the questions: