Prediktorvariabel
Prediktorvariabel, often translated as predictor variable, is a term used in statistics and research to denote a variable that is believed to influence or predict the outcome of another variable. It is also known as an independent variable, explanatory variable, or regressor. The predictor variable is the input or cause in a potential causal relationship, while the variable it influences is called the response variable, dependent variable, outcome variable, or criterion variable.
In regression analysis, the predictor variable is used to estimate or predict the value of the response
The concept of predictor variables is fundamental to understanding and modeling relationships between different phenomena. Identifying