A Psychiatric Nurse practitioner with specialty in psychiatric and substance use disorders, who is pursuing a Doctorate of Nurse Practice program. Please use original thought content. The paper will be checked for plagiarism. Sources should be within 5 years. Dear writer, please use the uploaded instructions to answer the paper. Regards
Describe the independent and dependent variables. Then, identify the level of measurement of both your independent and dependent variables.
Provide a brief rationale for your classification of each variable. Be specific.
Explain considerations of analyzing data related to each variable based on its level of measurement.
Be sure to include any advantages or challenges that you might encounter in your statistical analysis of each variable and explain why.
My research problem statement from Week 2:
What is the impact of peer pressure and behavioral patterns on young adults and adolescents with schizophrenia diagnosis as it relates to Substance Use and Substance Abuse? (individuals ages 15 – 25 years?).