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Variables used in an experiment or modelling can be divided into three types:
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This article compares dependent variables, independent variables, and other [[Variable|variables]].
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== Description ==
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Variables used in an [[experiment]] or [[model]] can be divided into three types:
  
 
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependent_and_independent_variables Dependent and independent variables] @ Wikipedia
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dependent_and_independent_variables Dependent and independent variables] @ Wikipedia

Revision as of 05:49, 9 September 2015

This article compares dependent variables, independent variables, and other variables.

(TO DO: expand, organize, cross-reference, illustrate.)

Description

Variables used in an experiment or model can be divided into three types:

  • Dependent variable
  • Independent variable
  • Other

The "dependent variable" represents the output or effect, or is tested to see if it is the effect.

The "independent variables" represent the inputs or causes, or are tested to see if they are the cause.

Other variables may also be observed for various reasons.

See also

External links