what are the different types of variables in research
Types of Variables. It is very important when designing a research study that the researcher fully understands the variables in the study in order for the results to be valid and have meaning. A variable is something in the study that can be changed such as a characteristic or a value. The most common types of variables, especially when study cause and effect relationships, are the independent and dependent variables. The independent variable is the one that can be controlled or manipulated.