Kohdemuuttujaan

Kohdemuuttujaan, also known as the dependent variable, is a fundamental concept in statistics and data analysis. It is the variable that is being observed or measured in an experiment or study. The dependent variable is the outcome or result that is expected to change in response to variations in the independent variable, also known as the predictor variable. In other words, the dependent variable depends on the independent variable. For example, in a study examining the effect of exercise on heart rate, the heart rate would be the dependent variable, as it is expected to change in response to variations in the amount of exercise (the independent variable). The dependent variable is typically denoted by the letter Y in statistical equations. It is crucial to accurately identify and measure the dependent variable to ensure the validity and reliability of research findings.