Variable
Origin: Lat. variabĭlis
A quantifiable subject of study, the value of which can change over time. Element of the system that exerts or is susceptible to exert an influence on the studied problem. Constant in a given period.
Spanish: Variable
Sources and references
- Jackson. Michael “Foresight Glossary”cited 180 times
- Destatte, Philippe y Philippe Durance “Les mot-clés de la prospective territoriale”cited 56 times
Term connections
+37 more connections not shown here. (see the lists below)
Mentioned by
- Analysis of variance
- Assumption (critical assumption, hypothesis, model)
- Covariance analysis
- Discontinuity, lack of continuity
- Econometrics models
- Exogenous (variables)
- Expost
- Extrapolation, projection
- Factor
- Factor analysis
- Fork, Bifurcation
- Forward-stepwise regression analysis
- Frequency distribution
- Futures variables
- Greenhouse gases
- Implicate order
- Independent variables
- Indicator
- Indicator, variable, factor, metric
- Lagging indicator
- Limit
- Limiting factor
- Logarithmic growth
- Logistic growth
- Mode
- Monte Carlo method
- Morphological analysis
- Multiple linear regression
- Multiple regression analysis
- Multivariable analysis
- Normalizing
- Parameter
- Polynomial-regression analysis
- Positive feedback
- Regression analysis
- Scenario (story, narrative, outcome, path)
- Space-time model
- Time series analysis
- Trend impact analysis
- Value of variable
- Variables
- Variance
- Variance analysis
- Wild cards
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