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The Language of ‘Variables’

Explore the language of variables in research, including independent and dependent variables, operational definitions, constructs, and dimensions like socioeconomic status. Learn how variables lead to or are affected by other factors.

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The Language of ‘Variables’

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  1. The Language of ‘Variables’

  2. The Language of ‘Variables’ Variable: Any observation that can take different values Attribute: A specific value on a variable The Nature of Research

  3. The Language of ‘Variables’ Variable: Sex or gender Attribute: Female; male Example The Nature of Research

  4. The Language of ‘Variables’ Variable: Agreement Attribute: 1 = strongly disagree2 = disagree3 = neutral4 = agree5 = strongly agree Example The Nature of Research

  5. Types of Variables Leads to or causes something else Is affected by other variable(s) Independent: Dependent:

  6. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Academic achievement

  7. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Academic achievement

  8. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Economic status Academic achievement

  9. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Economic status Academic achievement Schooling

  10. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Economic status Academic achievement Schooling Special tutoring

  11. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Not manipulable Economic status Academic achievement Schooling Special tutoring

  12. Types of Variables Independent Dependent Family structure Not manipulable Economic status Academic achievement Schooling Manipulable Special tutoring

  13. Operational Definition Theory or idea

  14. Operational Definition Theory or idea

  15. Operational Definition Theory or idea Reality

  16. Operational Definition Theory or idea Self-esteem Reality

  17. Operational Definition Theory or idea Self-esteem I feel good about myself... Reality 1 2 3 4 5 SD D N A SA

  18. Operational Definition Theory or idea Self-esteem Operational definition I feel good about myself... Reality 1 2 3 4 5 SD D N A SA

  19. Constructs Self-esteem

  20. Constructs Self-esteem Operational definition Operational definition Operational definition

  21. Constructs Self-esteem Operational definition Operational definition Operational definition Indicators

  22. Constructs Each indicator is a fallible reflection of the construct. Self-esteem Operational definition Operational definition Operational definition

  23. Dimensions Socioeconomic Status

  24. Dimensions Socioeconomic Status Dimension 1: Income

  25. Dimensions Socioeconomic Status Dimension 1: Income Dimension 2: Education

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