(of a distribution) involving two random variables, not necessarily independent of one another
bivariate in American English
(baiˈvɛəriɪt, -ˌeit)
adjective
Statistics
of, relating to, or having two variates
Word origin
[1915–20; bi-1 + variate]This word is first recorded in the period 1915–20. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: costar, decoder, feedback, stockpile, takeoutbi- is a combining form meaning “twice,” “two,” used in the formation of compound words.Other words that use the affix bi- include: biceps, bilateral, bilingual, bivalent, bivalve
Examples of 'bivariate' in a sentence
bivariate
Descriptive, bivariate and multivariate analyses were done.
Abiyot Abeje Molla, Abebaw Addis Gelagay 2017, 'Risky sexual practice and associated factors among HIV positive adults attending anti-retroviraltreatment clinic at Gondar University Referral Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5369687?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
The gathered data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and bivariate regression analysis.
Marko van Deventer, Natasha de Klerk, Ayesha Bevan-Dye 2017, 'Influence of perceived integrity and perceived system quality on Generation Y students'perceived trust in mobile banking in South Africa', Banks and Bank Systemshttps://businessperspectives.org/images/pdf/applications/publishing/templates/article/assets/8635/BBS_2017_01_cont_Deventer.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Bivariate analyses were used to explore relationships between cognitive impairment and sociodemographic and health characteristics.
N Waldron, H Laws, K James, D Willie-Tyndale, D Holder-Nevins, K Mitchell-Fearon,W Abel, D Eldemire-Shearer 2015, 'The Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment among Older Adults in Jamaica', WIMJ Openhttp://www.mona.uwi.edu/wimjopen/article/1640. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
In general, bivariate relationships between biological and environmental variables were rare and weak.
Kelly Ortega Cisneros, Albertus J Smit, Jürgen Laudien, David S Schoeman 2011, 'Complex, dynamic combination of physical, chemical and nutritional variables controlsspatio-temporal variation of sandy beach community structure.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3157432?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Bivariate and logistic regression analyses were used to explore the above associations.
Amir Shmueli, Judith Shuval 2007, 'Are Users of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Sicker than Non-Users?', Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicinehttp://dx.doi.org/10.1093/ecam/nel076. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Bivariate correlations between repeated measures were high and significant (r = 0.835 – 0.912).
Ricardo Rebelo-Gonçalves, António J. Figueiredo, Manuel J. Coelho-e-Silva, AntonioTessitore 2016, 'Assessment of Technical Skills in Young Soccer Goalkeepers: Reliability and Validityof Two Goalkeeper-Specific Tests', Journal of Sports Science and Medicinehttp://www.jssm.org/researchjssm-15-516.xml.xml. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Univariate, bivariate, and multivariate statistical methods, including logistic regression analysis, were used for data analysis.
Ahmed M. Al-Qasmi, Atsu S. Dorvlo, M. Mazharul Islam 2013, 'The Pattern of Female Nuptiality in Oman', Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journalhttp://web.squ.edu.om/squmj/archive.asp?year=2013&panelno=0. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Chi-square test was used to determine risk factors for stillbirth in bivariate analysis.
Francisca S Chuwa, Amasha H Mwanamsangu, Benjamin G Brown, Sia E Msuya, ElizabethE Senkoro, Oresta P Mnali, Festo Mazuguni, Michael J Mahande 2017, 'Maternal and fetal risk factors for stillbirth in Northern Tanzania: A registry-basedretrospective cohort study.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5557599?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Bivariate and multivariate binary logistic regression models were fitted to identify associated factors of anemia.
Zegeye Getaneh, Bamlaku Enawgaw, Getabalew Engidaye, Masresha Seyoum, Muruts Berhane,Zegeye Abebe, Fikir Asrie, Mulugeta Melku 2017, 'Prevalence of anemia and associated factors among school children in Gondar town publicprimary schools, northwest Ethiopia: A school-based cross-sectional study.', PLoS ONEhttp://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5746225?pdf=render. Retrieved from PLOS CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)
Statistically significant factors in bivariate analysis were considered for binary logistic regression.
Rajib Saha, Raghunath Misra, Indranil Saha 2016, 'School Functioning Activity of Bengali Thalassemic Children Attending a Tertiary CareHospital of Eastern India', International Journal of Travel Medicine and Global Healthhttp://www.ijtmgh.com/article_33030_5a17ac7ff9b1634bd924201534cfa251.pdf. Retrieved from DOAJ CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/legalcode)