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Practical Research 2 Module 3
Practical Research 2 Module 3
FIRST SEMESTER
12
Module 3
UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH
VARIABLES
By:
Daniel A. Lorenzo, MATS
M.B. Asistio Sr. High School Unit-1
1. Read and carefully follow all the guidelines, contents, procedures, and instructions
indicated in every page of this module.
2. This module provides provisions where you can write your answers.
3. Write key concepts and notable ideas you will encounter while using this module on
your notebook to enhance your acquisition of key concept from each lesson.
4. Perform and accomplish all the learning tasks and activities in the module.
5. Coordinate with your teacher for clarifications, misconceptions and elaboration of the
lessons and learning tasks.
Expectations
In this module, you will investigate the different types of variables of quantitative
research.
____5. Which kind of the following variable stands between independent and dependent
variables?
Directions: Explain the relevance of quantitative research across different fields and
disciplines by completing the table below.
EDUCATION
AGRICULTURE
SCIENCE AND
TECHNOLOGY
Brief Introduction
INDEPENDENT VARIABLES
These variables are known to cause change, affects the outcome and influences
the other variables in a research study. In addition, independent variables are often
manipulated in order to test and identify the extent of its effect on the dependent
variable. Lastly, these variables are commonly known as treatment of intervention.
DEPENDENT VARIABLES
These variables are known as the result, effect or outcome variables which relies
and influenced by the independent variable.
INTERVENING VARIABLES
CONTROL VARIABLES
CONFOUNDING VARIABLES
These variables are known as existing elements or factors whose effect and
influence are either neglected, ignored and often time not measured as their impact are
not directly observed in the conduct of a study.
Height
Music Genre
Temperature in Celsius
Temperature in Kelvin
Gender preference
Monthly income
Age
Gender
Birthday
Political Affiliation
Grade Level
Activity 3
Variables are elements or factors which are being considered, measured and
manipulated in conducting researches which can take different forms either
quantitatively or qualitatively.
Continuous variables are variables which can take infinite value and can be
divided into smaller increments. In addition, it can be further categorized in to
interval variable and ration variable.
Directions: Identify the independent, dependent and constant variables of the given
research titles. In addition, classify the identified variables independent, dependent and
constant variables as to Discrete or Continuous variable. In addition, provide justification
to your answer and write it on the space provided below your answer.
Post-Test
Directions: Read the questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
blank provided before the number.
____1. Which of the following refers to the characteristic of quantitative research which
is vital in establishing reliable generalization and conclusion?
____2. Which design compares and contrasts two populations as to how they perceive,
assess, or view certain variable?
____4. Which of the following is being done in order to check reliability of the findings?