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manifest variable

a variable whose values can be directly observed or measured, as opposed to one whose values must be inferred. In structural equation modeling and factor analysis, manifest variables are used to study latent variables. Also called indicator variable.

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January 31st 2025

concomitance

concomitance

n.

1. the co-occurrence of two or more phenomena, especially such that the phenomena are essentially different manifestations of a single underlying reality. For example, a symbol and its meaning may be concomitant. According to Jungian psychology, synchronous events may be concomitant in this way (see synchronicity).

2. in statistics and experimental psychology, a co-occurrence between a response or outcome variable and a variable other than a predictor of interest. —concomitant adj.