The Language of Research: Basic Terms

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  • Research
    It is a thorough study of a certain problem, the possible cause, and finding out which of the possible solutions is the most effective.
    • Theory
    • Hypothesis
    • Variables
  • Theory
    It is an explanation that offers to classify, organize, explain, predict, and/or understand the occurrence of specific phenomena. It has to make sense of reality or what is actually happening in a society.
  • Variables
    The creation of variables and the development of a measurement instrument to assess these variables are the main focus of operationalization. There are two types of variables: DEPENDENT and INDEPENDENT.
  • Dependent variables are factors the researcher has to control. They require other factors to influence and cause changes. Dependent variables are also predictable.
  • Independent variables are factors which will have influence on the dependent variable/s. Independent variables are also the variables expected on which cause the change or outcome of the dependent variables.