A measurable function from a sample space to the measurable space of possible values of the variable.
A quantity whose value is random and to which a probability distribution is assigned, such as the possible outcome of a roll of a dice.
A variable that can hold any of various unrelated data types.
Something that is slightly different from a type or norm.
A different sequence of a gene (locus).
One of a set of words or other linguistic forms that conveys the same meaning or serves the same function.
Showing deviation or disagreement.
Showing variety, diverse.
Covariant and/or contravariant.