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"control variable" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
You can use it in scientific writing and statistics to refer to a variable that is held constant in an experiment or observation. For example, "In this experiment, temperature was held constant as the control variable."
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control variable
noun
A factor that is held constant in a series of experiments in which other factors are varied
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The control variable was feed flow.
The bank angle is regarded as the control variable.
For the MVA, we included real GDP per capita in 2016 as a control variable (data obtained from Eurostat).
The optimal value of the control variable (i.e., the suspension force) is calculated.
The feed rate of the substrate is chosen as the control variable.
Note that this is our control variable in regression model 4. The negative signs of the "Diversity" and "Competition" coefficients provide evidence in support of MAR externalities.
Where k is a loop control variable.
ONS (control variable) = a dummy variable describing SMEs ownership structure.
In [19], the expression of the control variable was given.
Inflation is also used as a control variable.
Thus, we included "education" as a control variable.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.
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CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com