background variable
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background
adjective[before noun]
uk/ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/us/ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/
used to refer to something that is done before, and in preparation for, ...
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variable
noun[C]
uk/ˈveə.ri.ə.bəl/us/ˈver.i.ə.bəl/
a number, amount, or situation that ...
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The groups did not differ in any of the background variables.
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For all three stages of retirement, no inter-gender differences were found with respect to background variables.
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In the physical split, the background stress energy tensor depends only on the background variables.
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Table 5 displays group means in the personality clusters as well as other maternal background variables.
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In addition, several background variables were significantly correlated with particular outcome variables.
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Differences in utilisation rates were evident, on the other hand, by the background variables.
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Several background variables were considered in the computer familiarity research.
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The summary position was found to be independent of most of the background variables considered.
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Similarities were noted between first and repeat aborters on other background variables using the matched groups.
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In addition, the effect of background variables on the lexicon size is studied in both groups.
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Simple comparisons between technologies were made for each variable, considering the background variables.
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Thus, the canonical background stress energy tensor depends on both the wave and background variables.
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Table 1 presents the distribution of participants by main background variables.
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There are some differences between datasets when it comes to background variables available.
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These relations were largely maintained when background variables were controlled.
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These differences in background variables may provide insights into the development of different psychological profiles.
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In each study, participants completed a questionnaire to profile their individual characteristics and relevant background variables.
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