outcome variable

noun

A dependent variable thought to change as a function of changes in a predictor variable.

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Meanings

nounoutcome variable (plural outcome variables)

plural outcome variables

  1. mathematicsA dependent variable thought to change as a function of changes in a predictor variable.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
dependent variableregressand
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