Table 1 Description, definition, and values of variables used in the chi-square analysis
Variable | Description | Value and unit of measurement |
|---|---|---|
Dependent variable | ||
Knowledge | Knowledge of the respondent on anti-termicidal plants | Dummy, 1 = yes (knowledgeable), 0 = No (not knowledgeable) |
Independent variablle | ||
Gender | Gener of the respondent | Dummy variable, 0 = Female, 1 = Male |
Age | Age of the respondent (in years) | 1 if 18–35, 2 for 36–55, 3 for 56–75 and 4 for greater than 75 |
Education | Level of education of the respondent | 0 for illiterate, 1 for primary, 2 for secondary and 3 for post-secondary |