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covariant
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co·var·i·ant  (k-vâr-nt)
adj.
1. Physics Expressing, exhibiting, or relating to covariant theory.
2. Statistics Varying with another variable quantity in a manner that leaves a specified relationship unchanged.
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Adj.1.covariant - changing so that interrelations with another variable quantity or set of quantities remain unchanged
variable - liable to or capable of change; "rainfall in the tropics is notoriously variable"; "variable winds"; "variable expenses"


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Using these covariants, Wilhelm and Ritz were able to calculate risk and odds ratios to assess the influence of roadway proximity on adverse birth outcomes.
1,28) Statistical calculations were made according to analysis of covariance, using baseline PTA values, age, and sex as covariants.
Confidence and bias scores were separately analyzed in a 2 (between) x 2 (within) analysis of covariance design (ANCOVA), using number of reasons and overall test performance as covariants.
 
 
 
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