Bayesian inference

a method of drawing conclusions about a characteristic of a population using both sample data and previously known information about that characteristic. It relies on Bayes theorem to derive posterior distributions from obtained observations and prior distributions. Compare frequentist inference. [Thomas Bayes]

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Psychology term of the day

November 23rd 2024

risk factor

a clearly defined behavior or constitutional (e.g., genetic), psychological, environmental, or other characteristic that is associated with an increased possibility or likelihood that a disease or disorder will subsequently develop in an individual. Compare protective factor.