An endogenous variable (内生变量 nèishēng biànliàng) refers to the variables to be determined by the model. Endogenous variables can be explained in the model system, while exogenous variables themselves cannot be explained in the model system.
- 内生 (nèishēng) derives from
内 (nèi) as in inside (内部 nèibù), introvert (内向 nèixiàng) or content (内容 nèiróng); 生 (shēng) as in life (生活 shēnghuó) or birthday (生日 shēngrì).
内生 (nèishēng) as in endogenous error (内生错误 nèishēng cuòwù).
Also see: exogenous variable.
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