variable
Subject to change
A variable is one thing among many others that may vary or change.
In an experiment, the independent variable is the one that researchers control.
The others are dependent variables.
Demographic variables are any of the factors that researchers may measure in a population.
If something is variable, it is subject to change.
A variable rate mortgage, for example, charges an amount of interest that changes from time to time.
Mathematical equality assertion
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
- functionPurpose or duty
polynomial · quadratic · linear · exponent · parameter · algebra · calculus · integral
Capable of alteration
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
- inconsistentLacking steady uniformity
unstable · mercurial · fickle · capricious · volatile · shifting · irregular · unsteady
Average, or spiteful
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- regressionReturn to former state
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- sampleSubset for study
dataset · factor · covariate · predictor · outcome · control · confounding · dependent
Formal public announcement
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- scopeExtent or range
- localOf this area
- globalRelating to entire world
string · integer · boolean · array · pointer · reference · constant · initialization
Rounded gripping fixture
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
- controlAuthority to direct
setting · regulator · tuner · lever · potentiometer · parameter · configurable · customizable
Matter under discussion
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- hypothesisTestable proposed explanation
- placeboInactive therapeutic substitute
- randomizationIntroducing chance systematically
condition · treatment · manipulation · control · group · measure · observation · stimulus
State of varied elements
- differenceWay things contrast
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
- divergenceSeparation from common origin
range · spectrum · heterogeneity · multiplicity · assortment · spread · differentiation
equation
Mathematical equality assertion
- coefficientNumber multiplying a variable
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- expressionConveyed thought or feeling
function · polynomial · quadratic · linear · exponent · parameter · algebra · calculus · integral · derivative
changeable
Capable of alteration
- unpredictableCannot be anticipated
- erraticLacking regularity or consistency
- fluctuatingShifting irregularly over time
inconsistent · unstable · mercurial · fickle · capricious · volatile · shifting · irregular · unsteady · wavering
mean
Average, or spiteful
- distributionAllocation across recipients
- regressionReturn to former state
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
sample · dataset · factor · covariate · predictor · outcome · control · confounding · dependent · independent
declaration
Formal public announcement
- assignmentAllocated work or duty
- scopeExtent or range
- localOf this area
global · string · integer · boolean · array · pointer · reference · constant · initialization · type
knob
Rounded gripping fixture
- sliderAdjustable interface element
- dialGraduated circular indicator
- switchCircuit-breaking toggle device
control · setting · regulator · tuner · lever · potentiometer · parameter · configurable · customizable · modifiable
subject
Matter under discussion
- trialJudicial examination of claims
- hypothesisTestable proposed explanation
- placeboInactive therapeutic substitute
randomization · condition · treatment · manipulation · control · group · measure · observation · stimulus · confederate
diversity
State of varied elements
- differenceWay things contrast
- deviationDeparture from expected path
- disparityMeasurable difference between things
divergence · range · spectrum · heterogeneity · multiplicity · assortment · spread · differentiation
- strategystrategy, grand strategy, tactics, tactic, tactical
- unevenuneven, irregular, unequal, nonuniform, asymmetric
- unpredictableunpredictable, uncertain, unreliable, erratic, inconsistent
- algebraequations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations, roots
- data sciencealgorithm, data analytics, data, machine learning, dataset
- game developmentgame engine, game design, game engines, game designer, rendering
variableconstant
Fixed, unvarying quantity
unchanging · fixed · invariable · uniform · stable
variablepredictable
Able to be foreseen
reliable · consistent · dependable · regular · steady
variablefixed
Restored or immovable
rigid · inflexible · inelastic · unadaptable · strict
- variable rateAmount that fluctuates
- hidden variablesUnobserved explanatory quantities
- dependent variableOutcome being measured
- independent variablesFactors manipulated in experiments
- confounding variableUnmeasured cause affecting outcomes
- variable costSpending tied to output
invariably, invariable, variability, variables, variably, invariability, variable star, nonvariable