Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

independent-predictor

noun

/ˌɪndɪˈpɛndənt prɪˈdɪktər/

Definition

A variable or factor that can forecast or indicate the outcome of a situation without being influenced by other variables.

Examples

In clinical studies, age is often an independent predictor of health outcomes.
Education level serves as an independent predictor of income in various demographics.
Marketing spend can be an independent predictor of sales performance.

Meaning

An independent predictor helps in making predictions or conclusions in statistical analysis, often used in research and data modeling to find relationships between variables.