independent variable

Parameter that represents an arbitrary input of a mathematical expression

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Also known as x · explanatory variable · exogenous variable

Subclass of: variable
Part of: dependent and independent variables

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A variable is considered dependent if it depends on an independent variable. Dependent variables are the outcome of the test they depend on, by some law or rule. Independent variables, on the other hand, are not seen as depending on any other variable in the scope of the experiment in question. Rather, they are controlled by the experimenter.

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Opposite of: dependent variable
Different from: argument of a function
Said to be the same as: explanatory variable

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