Type of Dependent Variables Use the drop-down menu to specify the type of Dependent Variable . You will see one of the following menu variants: By default, • If the variable is character it is considered to be Nominal , • If the variable is numeric , it is considered to be Continuous . You can opt to override the default ( blank space selected) condition by selecting either Continuous or Nominal . To Specify the Type of Dependent Variable: Make a selection using the drop-down menu.