First, we discuss the main groups of variables: categorical variables and continuous variables. Second, we explain what dependent and independent variables are. This will provide you with one of the foundations required to tackle a dissertation based on a quantitative research design.
verb (used with object), bethought, bethinking. 1. to think; consider (used reflexively): He bethought himself a moment. 2. to remind (oneself): to bethink oneself of family obligations. 3. to remember; recall (used reflexively): She lives in the past now, bethinking herself of happier days.
Hofer coined ânostalgiaâ to refer to the homesickness of Swiss mercenaries fighting in foreign lowlands. Military physicians attributed this homesickness, also known as Schweizerheimweh or mal du suisse, to ear and brain damage from the constant clanging of cowbells.