bivariate frequency distribution

a distribution showing each possible combination of two categorical variables according to their observed frequency. For example, a researcher may use a bivariate frequency distribution to display how many male and female students at a university are majoring in particular fields of study.

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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.