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Pvunderink Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

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Could someone please explain to me whether it is possible to write the following?

"Consequently, just as with the independent variables, GDP will be expressed in per capita terms."

I'm not sure if the 'just as with the independent variables' is ok.
  

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" I'm not sure if the 'just as with the independent variables' is ok. I am afraid not. Actually, as it stands alone, the sentence doesn't seem to have a contextual meaning to it.

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  • " I'm not sure if the 'just as with the independent variables' is ok.
  • I am afraid not.
  • Actually, as it stands alone, the sentence doesn't seem to have a contextual meaning to it.
  • When we use "consequently", we usually refer to something or event that took place before.
  • If there is more context, it may make more sense.
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Pvunderink"Consequently, just as with the independent variables, GDP will be expressed in per capita terms." I'm not sure if the 'just as with the independent variables' is ok.
I am afraid not. Actually, as it stands alone, the sentence doesn't seem to have a contextual meaning to it. When we use "consequently", we usually r
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Previously I described my independent variables and explained why these are measured in per capita terms.
Now I'm describing my dependent variable (GDP) which is also in per capita terms.
Do you know how I could solve this issue?
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PvunderinkNow I'm describing my dependent variable (GDP) which is also in per capita terms.
These terms are related to economics. One pertains to a country, whereas the latter refers to each person.
You mentioned " independent variables", why are they? There is not explanation to why s
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Independent variables are those variables which effect my dependent variable. Examples are 'Trade' 'Health', etcetera.

My current paragraph is this.

"Furthermore, it is often useful to examine gross domestic product in the context of its relationship to the number of individuals in a country. Consequently, just as with the independent variables, GDP will be expressed in per capit
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PvunderinkIndependent variables are those variables which effect my dependent variable. Examples are 'Trade' 'Health', etcetera.
Perhaps I am not the right person to offer you help. It seems to me " independent variable " is a terms used in the study of economics. It is abstract to most readers. You need to explain how the i
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