First, we discuss the main groups of variables: categorical variables and continuous variables. Second, we explain what dependent and independent variables are. This will provide you with one of the foundations required to tackle a dissertation based on a quantitative research design.
verb (used with object), bethought, bethinking. 1. to think; consider (used reflexively): He bethought himself a moment. 2. to remind (oneself): to bethink oneself of family obligations. 3. to remember; recall (used reflexively): She lives in the past now, bethinking herself of happier days.
(ËkaÊntÉËsÉªÅk) vb (tr) , -sinks, -sinking, -sank or -sunk. 1. (Building) to enlarge the upper part of (a hole) in timber, metal, etc, so that the head of a bolt or screw can be sunk below the surface. 2. (Building) to drive (a screw) or sink (a bolt) into such an enlarged hole. n. 3. (Building) Also called: countersink bit a tool for countersinking.