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The Language of ‘Variables’

Variable:Any observation that can take different values Attribute:A specific value on a variable The Nature of Research

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

The Language of ‘Variables’ Variable:Agreement Attribute:1 = strongly disagree 2 = disagree 3 = neutral 4 = agree 5 = strongly agree The Nature of Research Example

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

Types of Variables Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent

Types of Variables Family structure Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent

Types of Variables Family structure Economic status Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent

Types of Variables Family structure Economic status Schooling Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent

Types of Variables Family structure Economic status Schooling Special tutoring Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent

Types of Variables Family structure Economic status Schooling Special tutoring Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent Notmanipulable

Types of Variables Family structure Economic status Schooling Special tutoring Academic achievement IndependentIndependentDependentDependent Manipulable Notmanipulable

Operational Definition Theory or idea

Operational Definition Theory or idea

Operational Definition Theory or idea Reality

Operational Definition Theory or idea Reality Self-esteem

Operational Definition Theory or idea Reality Self-esteem I feel good about myself SDDNASA

Operational Definition Theory or idea Reality Operational definition Self-esteem I feel good about myself SDDNASA

ConstructsConstructs Self-esteem

ConstructsConstructs Self-esteem Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition

ConstructsConstructs Self-esteem Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition Indicators

ConstructsConstructs Self-esteem Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition Operationaldefinition Each indicator is a fallible reflection of the construct.

DimensionsDimensions Socioeconomic Status

DimensionsDimensions Dimension 1: Income

DimensionsDimensions Socioeconomic Status Dimension 1: Income Dimension 2: Education