Genicular Nerve Block or Genicular Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation can be done before if the hopes of preventing surgery or after knee surgery to offer pain relief. Diagnostic Genicular Nerve Block â this procedure consists of placing a small amount of a local anesthetic, on the genicular nerves.
There are slight differences in the meanings of these terms, but they are often used interchangeably. 1  Independent Variable: It implies causality: the independent variable affects the dependent variable. 2  Predictor Variable: It does not imply causality. 3  Predictor: Same as Predictor Variable. 4  Covariate: A continuous predictor variable. 5  Factor: A 6  ... G
The second major variable of interest to researchers is the dependent variable. The dependent variable (so called because its value depends on which level of the independent variable the subject received) is the response to the independent variable. In Dr. Harvey's research study, the dependent variable is the way that people are treated in the workplace. Dr.