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Predictor (common alternate for independent variable that softens the causal language. ) Carrier (mostly in the regression diagnostic literature) X variable (due to common notation) Covariate (strictly speaking this applies to variables that are observed not manipulated)
Predictor variables are generally not manipulated by the researcher. The differences and the changes in the predictor variable across subjects are usually naturally occurring. Independent variables are used in true experimental designs; predictor variables are used in nonexperimental research.