Definition of dependent variable Dependent variable
de•pend•ent var•i•a•ble
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What does dependent variable mean?
WordNet
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| dependent variable - (statistics) a variable in a logical or mathematical expression whose value depends on the independent variable; "if f(x)=y, y is the dependent variable" | ||
| variable quantity, variable a quantity that can assume any of a set of values | ||
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Wiktionary 
- dependent variable (Noun)
In an equation, the variable whose value depends on one or more variables in the equation. - dependent variable (Noun)
An outcome measured to see the effectiveness of the treatment.
