Research Methods (STA630)

SEMESTER FALL 2023

Assignment No. 01
ID: MC190406383

PREMISE:

The global climate is changing rapidly due to human activities (e.g., burning of fossil fuels,
deforestation, and industrial activities) causing rising temperatures, extreme weather
conditions, and other ecological imbalances. Such human activities have adversely accelerated
the global climate. As a result of human activities, the amount of greenhouse gases (carbon
dioxide and methane) emitted into the atmosphere, trap heat and cause the Earth’s temperature to
rise. It ultimately adversely impacts climate change. Moreover, as countries develop
economically, they often increase their energy consumption, which can lead to higher greenhouse
gas emissions, which also adversely impact climate change. This economic development can also
play a role in the relationship between global climate and human activities. Nevertheless,
economic development can also lead to the adoption of cleaner technologies and more
sustainable practices. However, technological advancements can change the strength of the
original relationship between human activities and global climate change.

REQUIREMENT:

Being a student of research methodology, you are required to identify the independent,
dependent, moderating and mediating variables

Types Of Variables Identification

Independent Variable Human Activities Like Burning of Fossil Fuel
Deforestation and Industrial Activities are
Independent Variable
Dependent Variable Global Climate Change
Moderating Variable Economic Development
Mediating Variable Technological Advancement