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.
DEFINITION of 'Pairoff'. 1. A purchase of securities to offset a previously transacted sale of the same security. 2. A transaction in securities markets where off-setting buy and sell trades are settled in cash, based on the difference in the prices between the off-setting trades. No securities trade hands; instead the settlement difference between the trades is calculated, and a money wire is sent to the appropriate party.