FAITH | CHARITY |

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST

HUMILITY
“PREPARING THE WAY”
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 - 2022
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL
FIRST QUARTER
DYNAMIC LEARNING ACTIVITY

PRACTICAL RESEARCH 2
Week 2

Name: Diether Balmes Score: _________________________

Grade and Section: 11-STEM ( St.James ) Date: Feb 3, 2022

KINDS OF VARIABLES AND THEIR USES

Learning Targets: I can differentiate kinds of variables and their uses

References: Torneo, A.R., Torneo, H.S. (2017). Practical Research. Quezon City. SIBS Publishing House Inc. pp. 17-20

https://www.scribbr.com/methodology/independent-and-dependent-variables/

I. CONCEPTS TO BE LEARNED

The variable is the central idea of a quantitative research. It measures attributes or characteristics that can vary
for different cases. Variables serves as basis for collecting, organizing, presenting, analyzing and interpreting
data in a quantitative research.

KINDS OF VARIABLES

Independent variable or change variable Dependent variable or outcome variable

The independent variable is the cause. Its value is The dependent variable is the effect. Its value
independent of other variables in your study. depends on changes in the independent variable.

USES OF VARIABLES IN A QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH

A. CLASSIFYING
Through variables, we describe the phenomenon or population we are studying. By classifying your data,
you are providing all necessary details that maybe critical to your argument and study.

B. MEASURING
Variables allows us to measure the frequency, magnitude, and impact among others of a particular subject
or concept.

C. EXPLAINING
Variables allow one to identify the meaning, purpose, and use of social phenomena. By identifying
particular variables and choosing appropriate indicators, you can explain particular phenomenon.

D. ASSESING RELATIONSHIP
Quantitative research test theories through assessing the relationships between variables. Variables are
critical elements of a relationship between subject and phenomenon you are investigating. Through
hypothesis testing, we can examine which variables are related to which and how these are related to one
another.
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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
HUMILITY
“PREPARING THE WAY”
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 - 2022
II. PAROCHIAL
EXAMPLES SCHOOL
Research Question/title Independent variable Dependent variable
Do tomatoes grow fastest under The type of light the tomato plant The rate of growth of the tomato
fluorescent, incandescent, or is grown under plant
natural light?

What is the effect of diet and The type of soda you drink (diet or Your blood sugar levels
regular soda on blood sugar levels? regular)
How does phone use before The amount of phone use before ● Number of hours of sleep
bedtime affect sleep? bed ● Quality of sleep

III. EXERCISES

Identify the independent and dependent variable in each research statement.

Research statement Independent variable Dependent variable

In a study to determine whether The duration of a student’s How it affects the test scores.
how long a student sleeps affects sleep.
test scores.

In an experiment to determine the wavelength of light whether the light is observed

how far people can see into the
infrared part of the spectrum

If you want to know whether The caffeine Affects person’s appetite

caffeine affects your appetite

You want to determine whether Chemical presence or absence the nutrition of a rat
a chemical is essential for rat
nutrition

You want to compare brands of Brand of paper towels. amount of liquid held by the
paper towels, to see which holds paper towel.
the most liquid.

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ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST
HUMILITY
“PREPARING THE WAY”
ACADEMIC YEAR 2021 - 2022
PAROCHIAL SCHOOL