Being a student of research methodology, you are required to identify the independent, dependent, moderating and mediating variables.

PREMISE:

The global climate is changing rapidly due to human activities (e.g., burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities) causing rising temperatures, extreme weather conditions, and other ecological imbalances. Such human activities have adversely accelerated the global climate. As a result of human activities, the amount of greenhouse gases (carbon dioxide and methane) emitted into the atmosphere, trap heat and cause the Earth’s temperature to rise. It ultimately adversely impacts climate change. Moreover, as countries develop economically, they often increase their energy consumption, which can lead to higher greenhouse gas emissions, which also adversely impact climate change. This economic development can also play a role in the relationship between global climate and human activities. Nevertheless, economic development can also lead to the adoption of cleaner technologies and more sustainable practices. However, technological advancements can change the strength of the original relationship between human activities and global climate change.

REQUIREMENT:

Being a student of research methodology, you are required to identify the independent, dependent, moderating, and mediating variables.

Solution:

Identification of type of Variable:

Independent Variable: Human activities (e.g., burning of fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrial activities)

Dependent Variable: Global climate change (e.g., rising temperatures, extreme weather conditions, and other ecological imbalances)

Moderating Variable: Economic development (can increase energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, but can also lead to the adoption of cleaner technologies and more sustainable practices)

Mediating Variable: Technological advancements (can change the strength of the relationship between human activities and global climate change)