+Predictor variables are inputs to a [Statistical Model](/wiki/statistical_model), chosen to forecast or explain the behavior of an outcome. They illuminate the factors influencing a [Dependent Variable](/wiki/dependent_variable), offering insight into observed patterns.
+## See also
+- [Independent Variable](/wiki/independent_variable)
+- [Regression](/wiki/regression)
+- [Data Analysis](/wiki/data_analysis)
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