experimental variable

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experimental variable - (statistics) a variable whose values are independent of changes in the values of other variables

independent variable

variable quantity, variable - a quantity that can assume any of a set of values

factor - an independent variable in statistics

statistics - a branch of applied mathematics concerned with the collection and interpretation of quantitative data and the use of probability theory to estimate population parameters

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Conversely, each experimental variable may restrict or complicate direct comparisons of data from different research groups or institutions, depending on each variable's effect on the transmission outcome, making it impossible to combine data.

Ferrets as Models for Influenza Virus Transmission Studies and Pandemic Risk Assessments

The accumulated survival of metamorphs increased significantly at the highest experimental variable temperature, followed by the medium and then the lowest temperatures (GLM: Wald X2 = 45.9, P = 0.000).

Impact of daily variable temperatures in life-history traits of tropical anurans

Martin offers this explanation: "A/B testing is the term used for randomly experimenting with a control variable (A) and an experimental variable (B) for the purpose of statistically testing a hypothesis." In the realm of online site design, A/B testing is used to compare two (or more), usually similar, versions of webpages or mobile pages to determine which version, A or B, users prefer.

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Range and level Experimental variable Coded -2 -1 0 +1 +2 symbol [S] (mg [mL.sup.-1]) A 3 5 7 9 11 ph B 3 5 7 9 11 Incubation C 25 30 35 40 45 Temperature ([degrees]C) Table 3.

Critical process parameters optimization for hyperthermostable [beta] amylase production by Bacillus subtilis DJ5 using response surface methodology/A otimizacao dos parametros do processo critico para a producao hipertermoestavel de [beta] amilase por Bacillus subtilis DJ5 utilizando a metodologia de superficie de resposta

Humidity as an experimental variable in thermal, microscopy and rheological experiments is well known and an important parameter to control or measure.

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A case-based approach improves science students' experimental variable identification skills.

Scaffolded instruction improves student understanding of the scientific method & experimental design

A Posttest-Only Control-Group Experimental Design was used for the conduct of a comprehensive study, with self assessment training as the experimental variable and the posttest as the results of the external examinations.

Gestalt Effect of Self Assessment

Pincus extended upon this theory, and brought force into the picture as an important experimental variable," says Dittmore.

Researchers at UC (University of California) Santa Barbara report that they have developed a new and highly efficient way to characterize the structure of polymers at the nanoscale--effectively designing a routine analytical tool that could be used by industries that rely on polymer science to innovate new products, from drug-delivery gels to renewable biomaterials

With relation to this, it is important to point out that the experimental variable (NO-O) was manipulated across lists, and not within lists.

Familiarity changes as a function of perceptual shifts

Models 2 through 8 include the control variable plus one experimental variable each.

Determinants of idiosyncratic volatility for biotech IPO firms

This unique, handy compilation of terms used by researchers in studying consciousness as an experimental variable ranges from "abnormal fusion" (cross-referenced to "binocular rivalry") to the Zollner effect.

Experimental phenomena of consciousness; a brief dictionary

Two writing samples were used as the experimental variable. Gender and different levels of academic achievement were also considered.