dependent variable
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In statistics, a dependent variable is a mathematical variable whose value is determined by other variables. It is also referred to as the response variable. In experimental studies, researchers control certain factors to observe their influence on the dependent variable. For instance, in a study on exercise and cholesterol levels, the cholesterol level is the dependent variable, and the exercise program is the factor being manipulated. Regression analysis specifically examines the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables, aiming to predict the dependent variable's value based on the independent variables.123
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