Variables

Definition

Variables are characteristics or attributes that can vary among individuals or objects in a study. They are the measurable quantities that researchers collect data on during an experiment or survey.

Related terms

Independent Variable: The independent variable is the variable that is intentionally manipulated by researchers to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable: The dependent variable is the variable being measured or observed to determine how it changes in response to variations in the independent variable.

Categorical Variable: A categorical variable is a type of variable that represents qualitative characteristics and can be divided into distinct categories or groups. Examples include gender, eye color, or types of cars.