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A predictor variable, also known as an independent variable, is a variable that is used to predict or explain the values of the response variable.
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Response Variable: The response variable is what we are trying to predict or explain using the predictor variables.
Covariate: A covariate is a type of predictor variable that may have some relationship with both other predictors and the response.
Categorical Predictor Variable: This refers to a predictor that takes on categorical values (e.g., gender, color) rather than numerical values.