Variables

The variables in this study are classified into two: the independent variables and the dependent

variables. The independent variables are factors that are being manipulated by the researcher and

are the focus of inquiry while the dependent variables are the factors that are affected or

influenced by the independent variables. The independent variables in this study include: the

responses that will be gathered, the results, the conclusions to be drawn, the respondents

themselves regards to their individuality and other social systems. On the other hand, dependent

variables involve the responses, the community diagnosis, the conclusion and the

recommendations to the study.