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Intervening variable — An intervening variable is a hypothetical internal state that is used to explain relationships between observed variables, such as independent and dependent variables, in empirical research. History The term “intervening variable” was first used… … Wikipedia
intervening variable — A variable , used in the process of explaining an observed relationship between an independent and dependent variable(s) , such that X →T →Y where T is the intervening variable which is used to explain the X →Y relationship. For example, if X is… … Dictionary of sociology
Variable (mathematics) — In mathematics, a variable is a value that may change within the scope of a given problem or set of operations. In contrast, a constant is a value that remains unchanged, though often unknown or undetermined.[1] The concepts of constants and… … Wikipedia
variable, intervening — See intervening variable … Dictionary of sociology
intervening variables — A notion that is an essential part of the deductive structure of a scientific theory, but itself does not refer to a real thing or aspect of things. An intervening variable may have no physical reality, although it organizes thought about things… … Philosophy dictionary
Промежуточная переменная (intervening variable) — П. п. это ненаблюдаемая связь между двумя наблюдаемыми переменными. Во мн. наших допущениях о причинах челов. поведения постулируются промежуточные психол. переменные, выполняющие роль связующего звена между стимулом и реакцией. Рассмотрим пример … Психологическая энциклопедия
variable — 1. That which is inconstant, which can or does change, as contrasted with a constant. 2. Deviating from the type in structure, form, physiology, or behavior. [L. vario, to vary, change, differ] continuous v. a v. that may take on any … Medical dictionary
Промежуточная переменная — (intervening variable) – ненаблюдаемая связь между двумя наблюдаемыми переменными (Эллин, 2005). В психологии и психиатрии промежуточные переменные обычно представлены в скрытой форме, в массе бесчисленных, большей частью практически бесполезных… … Энциклопедический словарь по психологии и педагогике
learning theory — ▪ psychology Introduction any of the proposals put forth to explain changes in behaviour produced by practice, as opposed to other factors, e.g., physiological development. A common goal in defining any psychological (psychology)… … Universalium
Experimental techniques — Experimental research designs are used for the controlled testing of causal processes. The general procedure is one or more independent variables are manipulated to determine their effect on a dependent variable. These designs can be used where:… … Wikipedia
