dependent variable

Definition of dependent variable

: a mathematical variable whose value is determined by that of one or more other variables in a function

Examples of dependent variable in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web By making the level of interest rates a dependent variable, Volcker bought himself a little political cover. — Roger Lowenstein, Washington Post, "How Paul Volcker beat inflation and saved an independent Fed," 10 Dec. 2019 That absolute value became their dependent variable, the thing that changed over time. — Adam Rogers, WIRED, "Maybe Election Polls Aren't Broken After All," 12 Mar. 2018

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“Dependent variable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dependent%20variable. Accessed 13 Jul. 2020.

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