This document provides an overview of basic concepts in research, including independent variables, what they are, and examples. It defines an independent variable as the proposed exposure being examined to potentially produce an outcome. Independent variables can include risk factors, behaviors, customs, preventive programs, protective regimes, medications, or machines. The document aims to highlight these basic research concepts in small doses for healthcare professionals.

1. Basic Concepts in Small Doses
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2. Disclosure
• None
• Basic concepts in small doses highlights basic
concepts in research particularly in areas of concerns
for health care professionals
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3. independent Variable
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4. What is it?
• The proposed exposure
• What are you interested to examine to produce the
hypothesized outcome
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5. What it could be?
• Risk factor
• Behavior or attitude
• Custom or tradition
• Preventive program
• Protective regime
• Medication
• Machine
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6. Good Luck
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