research 4 Quiz on Variables

What is a variable defined as?

• An unchangeable factor

• A quantity susceptible to fluctuation

• A fixed quantity

• A constant value

Which of the following is an independent variable?

• Job performance

• Height

• Age

• Diet types

What does a dependent variable measure?

• The effect of the independent variable

• The cause of the independent variable

• The control of the independent variable

• The fluctuation of the independent variable

Which variable is controlled by the researcher?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Control variable

• Intervening variable

What is a moderator variable?

• A variable that is always constant

• A variable that changes the relationship between independent and dependent variables

• A variable that cannot be measured

• A variable that is irrelevant to the study

In the example given, what is the independent variable when studying the effect of rank on job performance?

• PNP rank

• Job performance

• Experience

• Age

Which of the following is NOT a type of variable mentioned?

• Random variable

• Control variable

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

What is the role of an intervening variable?

• To define the dependent variable

• To measure the independent variable

• To strengthen or weaken the relationship between independent and dependent variables

• To eliminate the independent variable

Which of the following best describes a dependent variable?

• It is manipulated by the researcher

• It is the outcome being measured

• It is irrelevant to the study

• It is a constant factor

What is the purpose of identifying different types of variables in research?

• To simplify the research process

• To confuse the researcher

• To understand relationships and effects

• To eliminate all variables