CÓMO IDENTIFICAR Y ELABORAR LAS VARIABLES DE INVESTIGACIÓN (DEPENDIENTE E INDEPENDIENTE) | EJEMPLO
How to Identify Research Variables in a Project
Understanding Variables in Research
- A variable is defined as a characteristic or attribute of a person or object that can be measured or understood.
- There are two main types of variables:
- Independent Variable: Represents the cause of a phenomenon.
- Dependent Variable: Represents the effect or consequence of that phenomenon.
Formulating Hypotheses
- When creating a research hypothesis, it is crucial to identify both the independent and dependent variables.
- An example hypothesis related to improving reading comprehension among primary school students in Puebla, Mexico, illustrates this process:
- General question: "How can we improve reading comprehension?"
- Hypothesis response: "Reading circles will enhance students' reading comprehension."
Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables
- In the provided example:
- Independent Variable: Reading circles (the cause).
- Dependent Variable: Reading comprehension (the effect).
- It is possible to have multiple dependent variables linked to one independent variable, depending on the general research question posed.
Conclusion and Engagement
- The tutorial emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for effective research project development.