ALL meanings of independent variable
in·de·pend·ent var·i·a·ble
I i - noun independent variable Mathematics. a variable in a functional relation whose value determines the value or values of other variables, as x in the relation y = 3 x 2 . Compare dependent variable (def 1). 1
- noun independent variable Statistics. (in an experiment) a variable that is intentionally changed to observe its effect on the dependent variable. Compare dependent variable (def 2), control variable (def 1). 1
- noun independent variable a variable in a mathematical equation or statement whose value determines that of the dependent variable: in y = f(x), x is the independent variable 0
- noun independent variable the variable which an experimenter deliberately manipulates in order to observe its relationship with some other quantity, or which defines the distinct conditions in an experiment 0
- noun independent variable a variable whose value may be determined freely without reference to other variables 0
- noun independent variable (algebra) In an equation, any variable whose value is not dependent on any other in the equation. 0
- noun independent variable (sciences) The variable that is changed or manipulated in a series of experiments. 0