What Are Research Constructs And Variables? Simple Explainer With Examples

Learn about research constructs and research variables in this plain-language explainer video. We unpack both constructs and variables by explaining what they are, how they're related and most importantly, how they're different. If you're new to academic research, this is essential viewing :)
OVERVIEW: RESEARCH CONSTRUCTS & VARIABLES
00:00 Introduction
00:20 What are research constructs and variables?
01:05 Methodology bootcamp
01:29 Research constructs 101
01:40 Examples of research constructs
02:30 Construct validity
02:47 Research variables 101
03:10 Examples of research variables
03:25 Difference between constructs and variables
04:00 Measurement is not the only aim
04:30 Qualitative and quantitative research
04:48 Different types of variables (dependent, independent, moderating, mediating, etc.)
05:10 Practical example: motivation
06: 16 Practical example: social capital
07:27 Key takeaways and recap
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Methodology Bootcamp (60% OFF) - gradcoach.com/methodology-cou...
Research Constructs 101: gradcoach.com/research-constr...
Research Variables 101: gradcoach.com/indepedent-depe...
Nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio: gradcoach.com/nominal-ordinal...
Validity & reliability: gradcoach.com/validity-reliab...
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[@Mtking211]

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[@moonlight-ee8mt]

Thank you so much for simplifying everything for us. Would you please make more videos about ethics, plagiarism, how to cite, how to form references, and provide us with apps that make references as well. Making a Research project or dissertation is quite a difficult and stressful process. We would like to know everything to avoid falling into traps.

[@GradCoach]

Thanks for the suggestions. Please note that we do have videos covering Mendeley and Zotero, which are reference management tools. We'll also be releasing a video about research ethics fairly soon :)

[@VivianPpmonkey]

Thanks for the video… just curious what needs to go into lit review or methodology for key constructs in a qualitative research exploring participants perception or experience rather than measuring? My guess - Conceptualisation of the constructs in the context of my study? What does it (construct) mean in the study with theoretical support? Thanks 😊

[@GradCoach]

100%. It would be essential to clearly define the key constructs and also justify your choice of definition (using the existing literature).

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[@GradCoach]

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[@mazharnasim5534]

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[@GradCoach]

That's a pretty broad request, but thanks for commenting!

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[@GradCoach]

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[@GradCoach]

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