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Types of Variable

The document provides an overview of variables in research, categorizing them into types such as dependent, independent, qualitative, quantitative, continuous, discrete, demographic, intervening, and control variables. It explains the definitions and examples of each type, highlighting their roles in understanding relationships and classifications within research. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of control variables in maintaining consistency during studies.

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Types of Variable

The document provides an overview of variables in research, categorizing them into types such as dependent, independent, qualitative, quantitative, continuous, discrete, demographic, intervening, and control variables. It explains the definitions and examples of each type, highlighting their roles in understanding relationships and classifications within research. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of control variables in maintaining consistency during studies.

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Name: Ghazam Khan (med-21s-025)

Media Studies: Semester 06

Variable:

In research, any attribute that is measurable or controlled, such as age, height, temperature, or test scores, is
referred to as a variable.

Types of variables:

 Dependent and Independent


 Qualitative and quantitative
 Continuous and discontinues
 Demographic
 Intervening
 Control

Dependent and Independent:

The variables that depend on another variable are called dependent variables.

 Example: Sales of a product depend on its price.

The variables that do not depend on another variable are called independent variables.

 Example: Weight loss depends on exercise.

Intervening:

An intervening variable is one that serves as a link between the independent and dependent variables. It is
helpful to clarify the relationship between the independent and dependent variables.

Example: Increasing spending on advertisements has the potential to boost awareness of the brand, which in
turn may impact a rise in product sales.

Qualitative and Quantitative:

The variables that convey an element of quality are called qualitative variables. These variables are usually non-
numeric and indicate characteristics. such as religion, dressing, and usage of social media apps, among others.

Variables that can be estimated and explained numerically are referred to as quantitative variables. These
variables have numerical values that make sense and represent quantities. Such as monthly income, number of
children in the family, and number of rooms in a hotel.

Continuous and discontinue

Any value lying within a specified range is known as a continuous variable. It’s usually expressed in decimal
numbers. Example: Temperature in summer (49.8 °C) Age (2.5) and speed of a car (60.7 m/s)
Something that can be counted and has separate, independent values is called a discrete variable. It is expressed
in whole numbers. Example: 20 volunteers at Job Fest, 15 computers in the computer lab, etc.

Demographic

Demographic variables help with population understanding and classification for a variety of purposes. These
variables give details about a population, usually about age, gender, race, income, education, marital status, and
other pertinent variables.

Control:

Any variable in a research study that is kept constant is called a control variable. It helps scientists and
researchers investigate and gain a better understanding of the connection between multiple factors. Control over
temperature, age, gender, etc. are the examples of control variables.

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