Covariates

/koʊˈvɛəriəts/ noun

Definition

Plural of covariate; multiple variables that researchers must account for when analyzing the primary outcome of a study.

Etymology

English plural of 'covariate,' adding '-s' to the statistical term.

Kelly Says

Medical studies always list their covariates in tiny print because controlling for age, sex, genetics, and lifestyle is how scientists separate real medicine from lucky coincidence.

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