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VARIABLES

The document discusses identifying the type of variable being studied in quantitative research. There are two main types: the independent variable, which is the presumed cause that is manipulated by the researcher; and the dependent variable, which is the presumed effect that is measured by the researcher in response to changes in the independent variable. Examples are provided to illustrate how independent and dependent variables are identified in hypotheses about relationships between variables.

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VARIABLES

The document discusses identifying the type of variable being studied in quantitative research. There are two main types: the independent variable, which is the presumed cause that is manipulated by the researcher; and the dependent variable, which is the presumed effect that is measured by the researcher in response to changes in the independent variable. Examples are provided to illustrate how independent and dependent variables are identified in hypotheses about relationships between variables.

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IDENTIFY THE TYPE OF VARIABLE

THE SECOND STEP INVOLVES IDENTIFYING THE


TYPE OF VARIABLE YOUR ARE TRYING TO
MEASURE, MANIPULATE, OR CONTROL. THERE
ARE (2) TYPES OF VARIABLES:

• INDEPENDENT VARIABLE (a
variable that is being
manipulated)

• DEPENDENT VARIABLE (outcome


variable)
VARIABLE

• In a quantitative study, what are being studied are usually measurable


data. How one variable will affect another.

• Two types of Variable

1. Independent Variable (commonly known as the X variable)

this is the presume cause

can be manipulated by the researcher

It is stable and unaffected by the other variable


VARIABLE

2. Dependent Variable (commonly known as the Y variable)

• this is the presume effect

• this variable assumes the change brought about by the other


variable (IV)

• this is the variable that is being measured by the researcher.


EXAMPLES

1. “Increased levels of stress will lead to decreased levels of health”

• X – LEVEL OF STRESS

• Y – LEVEL OF HEALTH

2. “In a study to determine whether how long a students sleeps affects test
scores”

• X – LENGTH OF TIME SPENT SLEEPING

• Y – SCORE
EXAMPLES

3. “What is the effect of fast food on blood pressure?”

• X – CONSUMPTION OF FOOD

• Y – BLOOD PRESSURE

4. “What is the effect of caffeine on sleep?”

• X – AMOUNT OF CAFFEINE CONSUMED

• Y – SLEEP
VARIABLES IN HYPOTHESIS

• In research, variables are 1 INDEPENDENT VARIABLE


any characteristics that can An independent variable is
take on different values, something the researcher
such as height, age, changes or controls.
temperature, or test scores.

Example: Hypothesis 2 DEPENDENT VARIABLE


Daily exposure to the sun leads to A dependent variable is
increased levels of happiness
something the researcher
IV: exposure to the sun – assume cause
observes and measures.
DV: level of happiness – assume effect

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