Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

covariable

noun

/ˌkoʊˈværiəbl/

Definition

A covariable is a variable that is linked to another variable and may influence or modify its relationship with other variables in statistical analysis.

Examples

The study examined the effects of exercise on weight loss, with age as a covariable that might influence results.
In regression analysis, researchers included income as a covariable to account for its potential impact on health outcomes.

Meaning

In statistics, a covariable often refers to an independent variable that is controlled or adjusted for, in order to understand the effect of a primary independent variable on a dependent variable.