The nurse is analyzing outcomes at the conclusion of a quantitative research study. On which variable is the nurse focusing?
1. Dependent
2. Conceptual
3. Operational
4. Independent
Correct Answer: 1
Correct Answer: 1
The dependent variable is the presumed effect from the manipulation of the independent variable. In other words, the dependent variable is often the outcome of interest. The conceptual variable defines the qualities of the variable of interest. The operational variable describes how a variable is measured. The independent variable is the reason for the change in the outcome.
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