independent variable A factor or phenomenon that causes or - TopicsExpress



          

independent variable A factor or phenomenon that causes or influences another associated factor or phenomenon called a dependent variable. For example, income is an independent variable because it causes and influences another variable consumption. In a mathematical equation or model, the independent variable is the variable whose value is given. In an experiment, it is the controlled condition (that is allowed to change in a systematic manner) whose effect on the behavior of a dependent variable is studied. Also called controlled variable, explanatory variable, or predictor variable.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:17:07 +0000

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