I.
Direction: Specify the dependent and independent variable for each experiment below.
1. Two groups of students (section Molave and Section Narra) were tested to measure the
effectiveness of using Peer Assisted Learning in teaching. Each group was given the same
problems.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
2. An investigation conducted in Mindanao resulted to Kangkong grows better when given
organic fertilizer and commercial fertilizer.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
3. Bullying at school is reinforced by a culture of mockery and lack of respect.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
4. Religious beliefs and practices are shaped by religious affiliation.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
5. Mass media exposure affects early teenage pregnancy.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
6. Family and educational background are good predictors of career preferences.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
7. Poverty was discovered to have a strong effect in the escalation of conflict in impoverished
provinces in the country.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
8. Academic performance is found to vary as the students mature in age.
Independent Variable:________________________________________________________
Dependent Variable:__________________________________________________________
II.
Directions: Discuss, decide and list down possible measurable variables of the
identified research ideas.
Research Ideas/ Variable
Example 1: Maturity
Example 2: Intelligence
1. Health
Specific and measurable Variable
a. Age
b. Educational Attainment
c. Emotional Intelligence Test
a. Grades
b. IQ Test
c. Educational Intelligence
2. Social Class
3. Education
4. Interest and choice of career
5. Academic Performance and classroom
behavior