First, they explain that if a given variable is playing a role in affecting wellbeing then we should expect any change in that variable to correlate with the observed changes in wellbeing.

首先，他们解释说，如果一个给定的变量在影响幸福感方面发挥了作用，那么我们应该预期该变量的任何变化都与所观察到的幸福感变化相关。

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First, they explain that if a given variable is playing a role in affecting well-being, then we should expect any change in that variable to correlate with the observed changes in well-being.

首先，他们解释说，如果一个给定的变量对幸福感有影响，那么我们应该认为该变量的任何变化都与观察到的幸福感变化相关。

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This allows multiple threads to always see the most up-to-date value for a given variable.

这使得多个线程一般能看见一个给定变量的最新的值。

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Each specific variable should be given a quantifiable weight so there are no complaints and bickering at the end of the season.

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