Used for testing hypothesis, making predictions, and analyzing relationships between different factors
Qualitative variables
Abstract phenomena, categories, or themes that experiences the data and are interpreted within their broader context
Concepts
Phenomena, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, behaviors, perceptions, or cultural norms relevant to the research question
Categories
Patterns, trends, or recurrent ideas inherent in the data that emerge through the process of data analysis
Context (environment)
Social, cultural, historical, environmental, and situational influences that shape individuals' experiences, behaviors, and perceptions
Participant characteristics
Demographic information (such as age, gender, ethnicity), socio-economic status, educational background, professional experience, or personal history that may influence participants' perspectives and experiences
Perceptions
Variables related to beliefs, values, emotions, worldviews, identity constructions, and subjective meanings attributed to events or phenomena
