Dependent

Definition

In statistics, dependent refers to a variable that is influenced or affected by another variable. It is the outcome or response variable in an experiment or study.

Related terms

Independent Variable: A variable that is manipulated or controlled by the researcher and is believed to have an effect on the dependent variable.

Regression Analysis: A statistical method used to determine the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Confounding Variable: An extraneous factor that influences both the dependent and independent variables, making it difficult to establish cause-and-effect relationships.