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5 - Independent and Dependent Variables

The document explains the concepts of independent and dependent variables in research, highlighting that the dependent variable is influenced by other factors while the independent variable is manipulated by the researcher. It provides examples of research questions that illustrate these concepts, such as the relationship between social media use and academic performance, as well as study time and exam scores. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding these variables for conducting effective research.

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5 - Independent and Dependent Variables

The document explains the concepts of independent and dependent variables in research, highlighting that the dependent variable is influenced by other factors while the independent variable is manipulated by the researcher. It provides examples of research questions that illustrate these concepts, such as the relationship between social media use and academic performance, as well as study time and exam scores. The document emphasizes the importance of understanding these variables for conducting effective research.

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Practical Research 2

Lesson 5: Independent and Dependent Variables

I. Dependent Variable C.
Depends on other variables or 1. Independent
factors. It is something that is Variable:
influenced and affected. kilowatts used in a
household
II. Independent Variable
Affects the dependent variable. It 2. Dependent
is something you have control Variable:
over, one which you can choose electricity bill
and manipulate. However, in
some cases, you may not be able Electricity bill
to manipulate the independent depends on the
variable. kilowatts used in a
household.
Examples:
A. The researcher wants to III. Examples of Correlational
determine the effects of Research Questions:
use of social media in A. What is the relationship
the academic between gender and
performance of students attitudes toward music piracy
in Mathematics. among adolescents?

1. Independent 1. Independent Variable:


Variable: Gender
use of social media
2. Dependent Variable:
2. Dependent Attitudes toward
Variable: music piracy
academic
performance B. What is the relationship
between study time and exam
B. scores among SHS students?
1. Independent
Variable: 1. Independent Variable:
number of hours study time
studying for a test
2. Dependent Variable:
2. Dependent exam scores
Variable:
test score

Test score depends on


the number
of hours studying for
a test.

Ezra Dean R. Fabros


12 ABM - Fabella

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