variables
Things that change
Variables are quantities or elements that can change or vary.
In math and science, a variable represents an unknown or changeable value, typically symbolized by a letter: Solve for x.
In programming, variables store data that can be modified: The function takes two variables.
In experiments, researchers manipulate independent variables and measure dependent ones.
Figuratively, variables are unpredictable factors: There are too many variables to predict the outcome.
Average, or spiteful
- medianCentral sorted value
- modeWay or method
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
- regressionReturn to former state
distribution · dependent · independent · confounding · covariate · continuous · discrete · categorical
Able to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
- mutableAble to be changed
- alterableAble to be changed
- flexibleAble to bend freely
dynamic · configurable · customizable · adaptable · tweakable · reconfigurable · elastic · fluid
Boundary-setting factor
- functionPurpose or duty
- constantFixed, unvarying quantity
- integerNumber lacking fractions
- stringSlender fiber or character sequence
boolean · float · array · object · declaration · assignment · scope · local
Authority to direct
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- independentFree from external control
- dependentRequiring outside support
- confoundingCausing surprise or confusion
placebo · randomization · baseline · intervention · treatment · conditions · levels · factors
Quantified chance of occurrence
- randomnessLack of predictable pattern
- unpredictabilityState resisting forecasts
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
- fluctuationIrregular change over time
indeterminacy · stochastic · aleatory · error · noise · uncertainty · dispersion · spread
mean
Average, or spiteful
- medianCentral sorted value
- modeWay or method
- correlationStatistical relationship measure
regression · distribution · dependent · independent · confounding · covariate · continuous · discrete · categorical · ordinal
adjustable
Able to be changed
- modifiableAble to be changed
- mutableAble to be changed
- alterableAble to be changed
flexible · dynamic · configurable · customizable · adaptable · tweakable · reconfigurable · elastic · fluid · shifting
parameter
Boundary-setting factor
string · boolean · float · array · object · declaration · assignment · scope · local · global
control
Authority to direct
- manipulationUnderhanded control of others
- independentFree from external control
- dependentRequiring outside support
confounding · placebo · randomization · baseline · intervention · treatment · conditions · levels · factors · assignment
probability
Quantified chance of occurrence
- randomnessLack of predictable pattern
- unpredictabilityState resisting forecasts
- volatilityRapid, unpredictable changeability
fluctuation · indeterminacy · stochastic · aleatory · error · noise · uncertainty · dispersion · spread · range
- mathematicsalgebra, arithmetic, calculus, geometry, number
- Datadata points, datasets, data tables, database, databases
- unpredictablessurprises, chance, randomness, uncertainty, unpredictables
- What Could Happenoutcomes, scenarios, possibilities, probabilities, hypotheticals
- algebraequations, equation, polynomials, algebraic equations, roots
- data sciencealgorithm, data analytics, data, machine learning, dataset
variablesconstants
Unchanging fixed values
invariables · invariants · controls · permanents · immutables
variablesconstants
Unchanging fixed values
knowns · parameters · coefficients · axioms · assumptions
- 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