What is another word for independent variable?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪndɪpˈɛndənt vˈe͡əɹɪəbə͡l] (IPA) 
An independent variable is a crucial part of any scientific experiment. It is also known as the manipulated variable, or simply the cause. There are several other synonyms for independent variable, such as predictor variable, input variable, explanatory variable, treatment variable, and control variable. The predictor variable refers to a variable used to predict an outcome in a regression analysis, while the input variable denotes a variable that influences or affects other variables. The explanatory variable is used to explain the variability in response variables, while the treatment variable is a factor under investigation in an experiment. Finally, the control variable is a variable whose value is held constant to ensure that the effects of the independent variable can be observed clearly.
