dependent variable
[/dɪˈpendənt ˈveriəbəl/]
nounpl: dependent variables
variável dependente
1. In mathematics and statistics, a variable whose value is determined by one or more independent variables; the outcome or result being measured or predicted in an experiment or analysis
In the equation y = 2x + 3, y is the dependent variable because its value depends on x.
Na equação y = 2x + 3, y é a variável dependente porque seu valor depende de x.
2. In research and experiments, the variable that is observed or measured as a result of changing the independent variable(s)
In a study examining how sleep affects academic performance, test scores would be the dependent variable.
Em um estudo examinando como o sono afeta o desempenho acadêmico, as notas de teste seriam a variável dependente.
This is a fundamental term in mathematics, statistics, and scientific methodology used universally in both Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts. It is essential terminology in STEM education, data analysis, and research across both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. The concept reflects the importance of experimental design and causal relationships in modern science and technology.
Related Idioms & Phrases
the dependent variable is a function of the independent variable
plotting the dependent variable against the independent variable
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