Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

outcome-variable

Noun

ˈaʊtkʌm ˈvɛrɪbəl

Definition

An outcome variable is a specific measurement or result that is analyzed to assess the effectiveness of a treatment or intervention in research and studies.

Examples

The main outcome variable in the study was the patient’s recovery time.
Researchers must clearly define their outcome variables to ensure the validity of the results.
In the experiment, the outcome variables were measured at different stages.

Meaning

It refers to the specific outcome that researchers aim to understand or predict, often influenced by various factors or interventions under investigation.