1 Explanatory Vs. Response variables Chat GPT Flashcards Set 1

Explanatory variable

The variable that you think explains or predicts differences in the other variable.

Response variable

The variable that you think depends on or is affected by the explanatory variable.

Favorite ice cream flavor (age group table) - Explanatory

Age group.

Favorite ice cream flavor (age group table) - Response

Favorite ice cream flavor.

C–C table rows variable

Usually the explanatory variable.

C–C table columns variable

Usually the response variable.

Row variable purpose in C–C table

To show how the categories of the explanatory variable affect the distribution of the response variable.

Column variable purpose in C–C table

To show the outcomes or responses for each category of the explanatory variable.

Pet ownership survey explanatory variable

Gender.

Pet ownership survey response variable

Type of pet owned.

Smoking status table explanatory variable

Smoking status.

Smoking status table response variable

Lung cancer diagnosis.

College major table explanatory variable

College major.

College major table response variable

Study method.