cluster randomization

a process in which preexisting groups are assigned randomly to specific experimental conditions, as occurs in group experiments, group-randomized trials, and other designs in which collective entities form the unit of analysis. When such a process is applied to single individuals it is called random assignment.

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November 27th 2024

sexual tension

a condition of anxiety and restlessness associated with the sex drive and a normal desire for release of sexual energy. Sexual tension may be complicated by fear of inadequate performance, fear of an unwanted pregnancy, fear of discovery, or other concerns.