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.
pawn 1. n. 1. Something given as security for a loan; a pledge or guaranty. 2. The condition of being held as a pledge against the payment of a loan: jewels in pawn.3. A person serving as security; a hostage.4. The act of pawning.awn 1. Something given to guarantee the repayment of a loan or the fulfillment of an obligation: earnest, guaranty, pledge, security, token, warrant. To give or deposit as a pawn: hypothecate, mortgage, pledge.