Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

outcome-variable

Noun
/ˈaʊtkʌm ˈvɛrɪbəl/
Definition
A variable that is used to measure the results or effects of a particular intervention or treatment in research or analysis.
Examples
  • The outcome-variable in the study was the participants’ performance after the training program.
  • Researchers often use several outcome-variables to evaluate the success of an educational method.
  • In clinical trials, the main outcome-variable is typically patient recovery rate.
Meaning
Outcome-variable refers to any factor that is assessed to determine the impact of a specific action or series of actions.
Synonyms
  • result variable
  • dependent variable
  • response variable