Control-variable is the human-made experimental construct of a factor or condition that a researcher intentionally holds constant across all experimental conditions, preventing it from confounding the measured effect of the primary independent variable. Its parameters are: (1) identifiability — the factor must be recognizable as a potential confounder before the experiment begins; (2) constancy — it is maintained at the same level for every condition; (3) relevance — holding it constant must plausibly isolate the independent variable's effect. Its persistence mechanism is experimental design protocols that standardize conditions across treatments. [formal: variabilis-tenax | substrate: behavior | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.26]
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Control-variable is the human-made experimental construct of a factor or condition that a researcher intentionally holds constant across all experimental conditions, preventing it from confounding the measured effect of…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition properly states what the thing is, its parameters (factor held constant across conditions), and persistence mechanism (operates within experimental methodology). Ends with trailer.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition of control-variable correctly describes the construct (factor held constant across conditions), states parameters and persistence (experimental methodology practice). Proper Law 6 trailer.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves control-variable with parameters and persistence mechanism. Trailer present. Matches the accepted entry scope.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition accurately describes control variable as a factor held constant across conditions. Parameters are relevant. Ends with proper Law 6 trailer. The definition carves the concept.