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• Independent variables
• Dependent variables
Independent variables are the basis for interpreting, explaining, or describing
dependent variables. “Independent variables are those variables that exert some
influence, they are the causes of a phenomenon, and dependent variables are those
that are influenced or which are the consequences of such influences. Therefore,
what is defined in the dependent variable depends on the independent variables.
Independent variables have a constant and permanent impact, but dependent variables change depending on that impact. Each independent variable contains processcausing indicators. Thus, the indicator is contained in the variables and affects the
process, the occurrence.”
The variable occurs as a consequence of certain reasons and as a cause for certain
consequences. Therefore, the researcher cannot arbitrarily set the variables, but
must derive them from the operational determination of the object of research,
which begins the derivation of hypotheses. According to the content, there are qualitative and quantitative variables. Qualitative variables express variable properties,
forms, relationships, phenomena, or factors of the phenomenon under investigation.
Quantitative variables refer to the dimensions, quantity, frequency, and other quantitative provisions or characteristics of the occurrence or occurrence factors under
investigation.
The operationalization of the research object implies that for each hypothesis,
indicators are defined, i.e., types of data that the research can achieve, which are of
such a quality that they can confirm or deny the hypothesis.
In the theory of methodological literature, the perspective of conceptualization
of research as a general idea, a general plan of upcoming research is widespread. In
the context of conceptualization are all stages of research – from topic selection to
reconceptualization. Therefore, both the research project and the project work are
part of conceptualization, i.e., reconceptualization. The manner of preparation of
the project for scientific research and its role in the research, as well as its other
characteristics, require an explanation of the relationship between conceptualization – reconceptualization and research project.
Conceptually, conceptualization means the construction, elaboration, and development of the most general scientific ideas for supposed, possible research. This
most general idea starts with a general idea of observed relationships, a recorded
problem from a scientific and practical point of view, i.e., scientific-theoretical or
empirical problem. Based on the formulated idea, a preliminary definition of the
research problem follows, which leads to closer and more complete information
about it. The existing scientific and empirical knowledge that we have gained suggests the possibility of researching the defined problem. So, the concept of research
is formed which is expressed in general terms. However, valid scientific research, as
a rule, cannot be carried out on the basis of general provisions of the concept, but
requires deeper and more detailed scientific analysis.
The main function of research planning is to synchronize all activities, participants, and resources in a given space and time. Therefore, it can be summarized that
1 General Aspects of Environmental Degradation vs. Technological Development…
• Independent variables
• Dependent variables
Independent variables are the basis for interpreting, explaining, or describing
dependent variables. “Independent variables are those variables that exert some
influence, they are the causes of a phenomenon, and dependent variables are those
that are influenced or which are the consequences of such influences. Therefore,
what is defined in the dependent variable depends on the independent variables.
Independent variables have a constant and permanent impact, but dependent variables change depending on that impact. Each independent variable contains processcausing indicators. Thus, the indicator is contained in the variables and affects the
process, the occurrence.”
The variable occurs as a consequence of certain reasons and as a cause for certain
consequences. Therefore, the researcher cannot arbitrarily set the variables, but
must derive them from the operational determination of the object of research,
which begins the derivation of hypotheses. According to the content, there are qualitative and quantitative variables. Qualitative variables express variable properties,
forms, relationships, phenomena, or factors of the phenomenon under investigation.
Quantitative variables refer to the dimensions, quantity, frequency, and other quantitative provisions or characteristics of the occurrence or occurrence factors under
investigation.
The operationalization of the research object implies that for each hypothesis,
indicators are defined, i.e., types of data that the research can achieve, which are of
such a quality that they can confirm or deny the hypothesis.
In the theory of methodological literature, the perspective of conceptualization
of research as a general idea, a general plan of upcoming research is widespread. In
the context of conceptualization are all stages of research – from topic selection to
reconceptualization. Therefore, both the research project and the project work are
part of conceptualization, i.e., reconceptualization. The manner of preparation of
the project for scientific research and its role in the research, as well as its other
characteristics, require an explanation of the relationship between conceptualization – reconceptualization and research project.
Conceptually, conceptualization means the construction, elaboration, and development of the most general scientific ideas for supposed, possible research. This
most general idea starts with a general idea of observed relationships, a recorded
problem from a scientific and practical point of view, i.e., scientific-theoretical or
empirical problem. Based on the formulated idea, a preliminary definition of the
research problem follows, which leads to closer and more complete information
about it. The existing scientific and empirical knowledge that we have gained suggests the possibility of researching the defined problem. So, the concept of research
is formed which is expressed in general terms. However, valid scientific research, as
a rule, cannot be carried out on the basis of general provisions of the concept, but
requires deeper and more detailed scientific analysis.
The main function of research planning is to synchronize all activities, participants, and resources in a given space and time. Therefore, it can be summarized that
1 General Aspects of Environmental Degradation vs. Technological Development…