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variables

— Any measurable characteristic that varies


Synonyms:

characteristics, entities

Full explanation:

Variables may change from group to group, person to person, or within one person over time (e.g. weight).

They may be measured at different times in a study and used in different ways in analyses.

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← value very low certainty of the evidence →