indicator variable
1Variable Cylinder Management — (VCM) is Honda s term for a variable displacement technology. It uses the i VTEC system to disable one bank of cylinders during specific driving conditions (for example, highway driving) to save fuel. The 2008 Accord takes this a step further… …
2Indicator function — The graph of the indicator function of a two dimensional subset of a square. In mathematics, an indicator function or a characteristic function is a function defined on a set X that indicates membership of an element in a subset A of …
3indicator — 1. In chemical analysis, a substance that changes color within a certain definite range of pH or oxidation potential, or in any way renders visible the completion of a chemical reaction; e.g., litmus, phenolsulfonphthalein. 2 …
4indicator — A measurable variable that gives information regarding performance or prospects. Examples of macroeconomic indicators are price, money supply, income, imports, and exports. Most organizations will use a range of financial and other indicators to… …
5Dummy variable (statistics) — In statistics and econometrics, particularly in regression analysis, a dummy variable (also known as an indicator variable) is one that takes the values 0 or 1 to indicate the absence or presence of some categorical effect that may be expected to …
6Dummy variable — The term dummy variable can refer to either of the following: Bound variable – in mathematics and computer science, a placeholder variable; Dummy variable (statistics) – an indicator variable. This disambiguation page lists articles associated… …
7lipstick indicator — n. The tendency for lipstick sales to increase prior to and during a recession. Example Citation: You re not imagining it: Shopping can contribute to your psychological health in times of stress, says Dr. Jane Greer, a New York psychologist.… …
8Course Deviation Indicator — (CDI) is an avionics instrument used in aircraft navigation to determine an aircraft s lateral position in relation to a track. If the location of the aircraft is to the left of course, the needle deflects to the right, and vice versa. Contents 1 …
9Interaction variable — In statistics, an interaction variable is a variable often used in regression analysis. It is formed by the multiplication of two independent variables. Example There is a group of participants. Their postural control is being analysed and scored …
10Environmental indicator — Environmental indicators are simple measures that tell us what is happening in the environment. Since the environment is very complex, indicators provide a more practical and economical way to track the state of the environment than if we… …
