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Variables, Hypothesis and Sampling

WHAT’S INSIDE

This chapter will cover the following important topics:

1. Variables and its Types

2. Hypothesis and its Types

3. Sampling and its Types

INTRODUCTION

In the process of formulation of a research problem, two important steps are considered-the use of variables and the construction of hypotheses. In a research study, concepts used should be operationalised in measurable terms so that it becomes easy to minimise and reduce the extent of variation in respondents understanding. Knowledge about variables is important for conceptual clarity and quantitative accuracy as these provide the fine-tuning to research.

VARIABLES

A variable, as the name implies, is something that varies. This is the simplest ...