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cohort analysis

a statistical procedure to assess the effects attributed to members of a group sharing a particular characteristic, experience, or event. In other words, it is the evaluation of data obtained from studies involving cohorts, as may be the case in longitudinal designs, for example.

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November 23rd 2024

response topography

response topography

the physical characteristics of a response, including its duration, force, extent, and location. Also called topography of response.