criterion variable
[kraɪˈtɪriən ˈvɛriəbəl]
nounpl: criterion variables
variável critério
1. In statistics and research methodology, the dependent variable that is being predicted or explained; the outcome variable in a regression analysis or experimental design
In the study, test scores served as the criterion variable that was influenced by study hours.
No estudo, as notas do teste serviram como a variável critério que foi influenciada pelas horas de estudo.
2. The variable whose values are to be estimated or predicted based on one or more predictor variables
The researcher identified job performance as the criterion variable and education level as the predictor.
O pesquisador identificou o desempenho no trabalho como a variável critério e o nível de educação como o preditor.
This is specialized academic and statistical terminology used primarily in educational research, psychology, and quantitative social sciences. It is equally used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese academic contexts, with no significant regional variations in usage.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to predict the criterion variable
the criterion variable of interest
regress on the criterion variable
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