Table 2 Scale definition of effect coefficients in the pathway maps
Numerical value | Definition |
|---|---|
0 | No connection, changing one element does not change the other element. |
0.25 | Small change, a change of one element causes a marginal change in the other element. |
0.5 | Partial change, a change of one element causes a medium to large change in the other element. |
0.75 | Equivalent change, a change of one element causes a change of equal size in the other element. |
1 | Multiple change, changing one element causes a manifold change in the other element. |
Positive coefficient | Positive causal direction, an increase of one element leads to increase of the other element. |
Negative coefficient | Negative causal direction, an increase of one element leads to a decrease of the other element. |