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independent variable Definition

independent variable

noun

Math. a variable whose value may be determined freely without reference to other variables

independent variable Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: The independent variables used in the univariable analysis are listed in the appendix of the paper.
  • change: Method of changing the independent variable not relevant to the problem under investigation.

Adjective modifier

main: The two main independent variables were the prison wing and the category of offense.