Independent and Dependent variables

[Neodrache79]

What are the independent and dependent variables????

AIMS:

The purpose was to examine the perceptions of Finnish nursing staff of their nursing leadership and how nurses' background variables are associated with their perceptions.

BACKGROUND:

Nursing leadership practices and behaviours influence nursing staff work performances. In Finland, studies examining leadership practices from the perspective of nursing staff are limited.

METHODS:

This quantitative, cross-sectional study involved four hospitals in Eastern Finland. A total of 1497 nursing staff completed the structured electronic questionnaire.

RESULTS:

In general, seven out of 10 nursing staff held positive perceptions about leadership ethics and their professional development. Over one-third of nursing staff were dissatisfied with the nursing process and with their feedback and rewards, while only four out of 10 evaluated their nursing director either in a positive or negative way. There were no significant differences regarding their perceptions when different background variables were taken into account.

CONCLUSION:

Nursing leadership needs the opinion of nursing staff in order to help formulate a favourable work environment where they can utilize their full potential and improve nursing care.

IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT:

Nursing staff expect feedback and rewards, involvement in the decision making process, and clear vision from nurse leaders.

[traumaRUs, MSN, APRN]

We have many posters who will help students but we need to first see what direction you are taking in answering this question.

[Wave Watcher]

You need to read your research book and find the definition of dependent and independent variables. Or Google your question. The answers are out there. :-) I just finished up 2 nursing research courses and I also had to do a little research myself on "dependent and independent variables". Good luck.

[Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN]

A dependent variable is exactly what it sounds like. It is something that depends on other factors.

An independent variable is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.

:any people have trouble remembering which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable. An easy way to remember is to insert the names of the two variables you are using in this sentence in they way that makes the most sense. Then you can figure out which is the independent variable and which is the dependent variable:

(Independent variable) causes a change in (Dependent Variable) and it isn't possible that (Dependent Variable) could cause a change in (Independent Variable).

For example:

(Time Spent Studying) causes a change in (Test Score) and it isn't possible that (Test Score) could cause a change in (Time Spent Studying).

So..... "Time Spent Studying" must be the independent variable and "Test Score" must be the dependent variable because the sentence doesn't make sense the other way around.

Independent & Dependent Variables