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The document explains the concept of variables in research, defining them as measurable characteristics that can take on different values. It outlines the types of variables used in business research, such as independent, dependent, and control variables, and highlights the importance of variables in framing research questions and interpreting results. Additionally, it provides examples of how variables are applied in various fields like marketing, finance, and human resources.

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Variables_in_Business_Research

The document explains the concept of variables in research, defining them as measurable characteristics that can take on different values. It outlines the types of variables used in business research, such as independent, dependent, and control variables, and highlights the importance of variables in framing research questions and interpreting results. Additionally, it provides examples of how variables are applied in various fields like marketing, finance, and human resources.

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Understanding Variables in Business

Research
Definition
 In research, a variable is a characteristic
or attribute that can be measured and
that can take on different values, like
height, age, or test scores. Researchers
often manipulate or measure variables
to study relationships and effects.
 A variable is any factor, trait, or
condition that can exist in differing
amounts or types.
Examples

 Concrete: Gender, birth order, blood type.


 Abstract: Anxiety levels, satisfaction, economic status
 Quantitative: Height, weight, age.
 Categorical: Religion, nationality, type of housing
Variables are essential for:

Framing research questions


Formulating hypotheses
Interpreting results
Understanding relationships,
causes, and effects
Difference Between
Constructs and Variables
- Constructs: Abstract concepts
- Variables: Measurable entities
- Example: Brand Loyalty vs.
Repeat Purchase Frequency
Extracting Variables from
Constructs
 Identify the Key Dimensions of Constructs
 Operationalizing Constructs into
Measurable Variables
 Example: "Employee Engagement" ➝
Work Commitment, Job Satisfaction,
Retention Rate
Types of Variables in Business
Research
1. Independent Variables (Cause)
2. Dependent Variables (Effect)
3. Mediating Variables (Intermediate Effect)
4. Moderating Variables (Influencing Relationship)
5. Control Variables (Consistency in Study)
 Independent Variable: The variable that is manipulated or changed
by the researcher to see its effect on another variable
 Dependent Variable: The variable that is measured or observed to
see if it changes in response to the independent variable
 Controlled Variable: A variable that is kept constant during an
experiment to ensure that the results are not affected by extraneous
factors
 Confounding Variable: A variable that is not part of the study but can
influence the relationship between the independent and dependent
variables
 Moderators influence the strength or direction of the relationship
between the IV and DV, whereas Mediators explain the process
through which the relationship occurs
Role of Variables in Data
Collection
• How Variables Guide Survey Design
• Ensuring Data Relevance and Accuracy
• Designing Hypotheses Using Variables
Example – Variables in
Marketing Research
• Construct: Brand Loyalty
• Variables: Purchase Frequency, Repeat Customer
Percentage, Brand Recall Score
• Data Collection: Surveys, Sales Data, Customer
Feedback
Example – Variables in
Financial Research
• Construct: Financial Performance
• Variables: Revenue Growth Rate, Net Profit Margin,
Return on Investment (ROI)
• Data Collection: Financial Statements, Stock Market
Data
Example – Variables in
Human Resource Research
• Construct: Employee Engagement
• Variables: Job Satisfaction Score, Absenteeism Rate,
Employee Turnover Rate
• Data Collection: Employee Surveys, HR Records

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