Independent variables

Origin: Del lat. in-dependēre varǐabilis

An independent variable is the variable used in an experimental design that will be used to be in relationship with the phenomenon that will be observed, which is also known as the dependent variable. The independent variable will be at all times under the control of the experimenter, to be measured, manipulated or changed as required in order to determine its effect upon the dependent variable. Therefore, the independent variable will constitute the “possible cause” for a “possible consequence” (the dependent variable).

Spanish: Variables independientes

Sources and references

Thompson, S.P; Gardner, M; Calculus Made Easyview
Everitt, B.S. Dictionary of Statisticsview
Dodge, Y. The Oxford Dictionary of Statistical Termsview

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Variable
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Forward-stepwise regression analysis
Monte Carlo method
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