predictor variable
[/prɪˈdɪktər ˈvɛriəbəl/]
nounpl: predictor variables
variável preditora
1. In statistics and regression analysis, an independent variable used to predict or explain the value of a dependent variable; also called an independent variable or explanatory variable.
In the study, age and income were the predictor variables used to forecast consumer spending.
No estudo, idade e renda foram as variáveis preditoras usadas para prever os gastos do consumidor.
2. A feature or input variable in machine learning models that contributes to making predictions about an outcome.
The model uses five predictor variables to classify email as spam or not spam.
O modelo usa cinco variáveis preditoras para classificar e-mail como spam ou não spam.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and technical contexts in both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. It is fundamental terminology in statistics courses, research methodology, and data science applications. The concept is equally important in Portugal and Brazil, particularly in universities and research institutions where quantitative methods are employed.
Related Idioms & Phrases
predictor variable in a regression model
selecting the right predictor variables
weighting predictor variables
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