What are the independent and dependent variables in the following----- The Effect of Magnet Status on the Perception of Autonomy Among Charge Nurses in a Skilled Nursing Facility as Compared to an Acute Care Facility?

Answer 1

There are two independent variables:
a. type of facility (skilled nursing vs acute care)
b. Magnet Status

One dependent variable: Perception of Autonomy

I hope that was not the real title of a paper. It is much too long, and convoluted.
I would have done this as title...
Charge Nurse Perception of Autonomy, as determined by Magnet Status in Skilled Nursing Facilities and Acute Care Facilities.