variable(s)
A characteristic, number, or quantity that increases or decreases over time, or takes different values in different situations.
Two basic types are (1) Independent variable: that can take different values and can cause corresponding changes in other variables, and (2) Dependent variable: that can take different values only in response to an independent variable.
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