Response Variable
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-024139
1. A variable on which information is collected and which there is an interest because of its direct policy relevance.
2. Quantifiable parameters (e.g., chlorophyll a, turbidity) that are used to indicate and measure change in causal variable (e.g., total nitrogen, total phosphorus) inputs.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-024139 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Policy and guidance |
| References | Program Evaluation Glossary; NSTEPS Online Glossary of Terms |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "1. A variable on which information is collected and which there is an interest because of its direct policy relevance.\n\n2. Quantifiable parameters (e.g., chlorophyll a, turbidity) that are used to indicate and measure change in causal variable (e.g., total nitrogen, total phosphorus) inputs.",
"subject": "Policy and guidance",
"references": [
"Program Evaluation Glossary",
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/response-variable/"
}
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