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It is a statistical term used in regression analysis to represent an independent variable that is coded into numerical values in a regression to measure the effect of each factor on an outcome. For example, a researcher could use a dummy variable to analyze the effect of gender on student performance in a test.
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dummy variable
noun
A binary variable, which takes a value of 0 or 1 to indicate which category an individual falls into.
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(See the "dummy variable trap").
Race is a dummy variable here, but not of interest as such.
Dummy variable.
Underwriter reputation dummy variable.
(1) Dummy Variable Method.
Common law system dummy variable.
generics is a dummy variable.
Time in Australia Dummy variable.
SEX= sex (dummy variable; base: male).
MS= marital status (dummy variable; base: married).
Year Year fixed effect dummy variable.
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