independent features

[ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt ˈfiːtʃərz]
noun
características independentes
1. In statistics and machine learning, variables or attributes that do not have a causal relationship or statistical correlation with each other
The model uses independent features to predict house prices, including square footage and location.
O modelo utiliza características independentes para prever preços de casas, incluindo metragem quadrada e localização.
2. In data analysis, input variables that are not dependent on or influenced by other variables in the dataset
We selected independent features that showed no multicollinearity issues.
Selecionamos características independentes que não apresentavam problemas de multicolinearidade.
3. In probability theory, events or variables whose outcomes do not affect one another
These independent features ensure that the variance is properly distributed.
Essas características independentes garantem que a variância seja adequadamente distribuída.
This is technical terminology commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese universities, tech companies, and data science communities. The term is often used in English even in Portuguese-speaking contexts, particularly in machine learning and data analysis fields. In academic settings, 'variáveis independentes' is the more formal Portuguese equivalent.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
independent variablespredictor variablesinput variablesexplanatory variablesfeatures
Antonyms / Antônimos
dependent featuresdependent variablescorrelated featurestarget variables

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
características independentes
Standard term used in technical and academic contexts
Portugal
características independentes
Same usage as in Brazil; also may use 'variáveis independentes'
Technical/Scientific
variáveis independentes
More formal term often preferred in academic publications
Data Science Community
features
English term often used directly in Brazilian tech industry

Related Words

feature engineeringfeature selectionmulticollinearitycorrelationstatistical independencemachine learningregression analysis

Related Idioms & Phrases

mutually independent features
linearly independent features
statistically independent features
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