Table 1 Description of predictor variables
From: Bayesian hierarchical analyses for entrepreneurial intention of students
S. no. | Variables | Description of variables | Code/level of categories |
|---|---|---|---|
1. | IOS | Information and opportunity seeking factor score | None |
2. | CPS | Creativity and problem-solving skill factor score | None |
3. | AIR | Achievement and instrumental readiness factor score | None |
4. | DEE | Discouragement by external environment factor score | None |
5. | SCSE | Self-confidence and self-esteem factor score | None |
6. | GS | Goal setting factor score | None |
7. | SP | Systematic planning factor score | None |
8. | BOF | Business owned family | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
9. | PBE | Previous business experience with family | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
10. | BOC | Business owned colleague | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
11. | AF | Access to finance/capitals | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
12. | IG | Information gathering | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
13. | CFBI | Clear future business ideas | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
14. | RTC | Risk taking commitment for a career decision | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
15. | N_E | Networking with entrepreneurs | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
16. | NERK | No. of entrepreneurs respondents know | 1 = not at all, 2 = less than 2, 3 = 2 up to 4, 4 = above 4 |
17. | PO | Parents occupation | 1 = agriculture, 2 = gov’t employee, 3 = private business owned, 4 = others |
18. | MFSB | Means of finance for a career business | 1 = family, 2 = colleague, 3 = micro finance, 4 = inheritance, 5 = others |
19. | EE | Entrepreneurship education/trainings | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
20. | BC | Business counselling | 1 = yes, 2 = no |
21. | SBIE | Sharing of business ideas and experiences by invited guests | 1 = yes, 2 = no |