tavoitemuuttujana
tavoitemuuttujana is a Finnish term meaning “as a target variable.” In statistics, data science, and machine learning, a target variable is the quantity that a model aims to predict or explain. It is also called the dependent variable, response variable, or outcome. The target variable contrasts with independent variables or predictors, which are used to model the relationship.
In predictive modeling, the target variable is typically labeled in a dataset. For regression problems the
Understanding the target variable is essential for model validation. The learning algorithm will adjust its parameters
In causal inference the target variable is the effect of interest, often labeled as the outcome of
In Finnish statistics literature, "tavoitemuuttujana" is frequently used when discussing supervised learning, regression analysis, and experimental