univariate.

Concerning one variable considered on its own.

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Words that belong together

• univariate analysis
• univariate distribution

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The report began with univariate analysis before examining relationships between measures.

A univariate distribution described variation in the outcome without relating it to another variable.

Usage notes

Primary category: science / research / methodology. Forms: Relational or technical adjective; ordinary comparative and superlative generally not applicable. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings. Established modern English lexical item. No separate regional spelling or grammatical inflection entry. Writing functions: methodology, measurement, causation, evaluation. Disciplines: research, statistics, scientific reasoning. Commonness: uncommon.