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.
Historical Examples. 1  I thirsted, and I bethought me of this buffet where you keep your wine. The Shame of Motley Raphael Sabatini. 2  So then he bethought him of the little ass that was outside under the dray yet. Candle and Crib K. F. Purdon.