independent variable

Noun

A variable in an experiment or study that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher and is believed to have an effect on the dependent variable.

ریشه

Compound word formed by combining 'independent' and 'variable'.

مثال

• In a study on sleep, the independent variable could be the amount of caffeine consumed.
• The researcher changed the independent variable to observe its impact on the results.
• The independent variable in the experiment was the temperature of the water.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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