control variables
[kənˈtroʊl ˈvɛriəbəlz]
nounpl: control variables
variáveis de controle
1. Variables that are held constant or accounted for in a research study or experiment to isolate the effect of independent variables on dependent variables
In the study examining the effect of caffeine on productivity, age and sleep duration were control variables.
No estudo examinando o efeito da cafeína na produtividade, idade e duração do sono foram variáveis de controle.
2. Factors in statistical analysis that must be controlled or adjusted to prevent them from confounding the results of an experiment
Researchers must identify all possible control variables before beginning their analysis.
Os pesquisadores devem identificar todas as variáveis de controle possíveis antes de começar sua análise.
This is a technical term predominantly used in academic, scientific, and statistical research contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in universities, research institutions, and data analysis fields. Understanding control variables is fundamental to research methodology taught in higher education across both countries.
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