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Can a quantitative study have an independent and dependent variables?

April 26, 2017dependent independent quantitative study variables

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Can a quantitative study have an independent and dependent variables?

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Yes. The presumed cause is the independent variable and the presumed effect is the dependent varibale. Variablility in the dependent variable is presumed to depend on variablility in the independent variables. It is used more of a direction of influence rather than a cause and effect scenario. Ex. need for increased assistance is dependent on decrease in health. Health is the independent variable and assistance is the dependent.