covariate

co·var·i·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-vair-ee-it, ‐eyt]
- /koʊˈvɛər i ɪt, ‐ˌeɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [koh-vair-ee-it, ‐eyt]
- /koʊˈvɛər i ɪt, ‐ˌeɪt/

Definitions of covariate word

noun covariate a statistical variable that changes in a predictable way and can be used to predict the outcome of a study 3
noun covariate a continuous control variable that is observed rather than manipulated but can affect the outcome of an experiment or study: You need to adjust for education level and other covariates in interpreting the results. 1
noun covariate (statistics) A variable that is possibly predictive of the outcome under study. 1

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Origin of covariate

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; co- + variate

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Parts of speech for Covariate

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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covariate popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

covariate usage trend in Literature

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