cold-deck imputation

one of several methods of inserting values for missing data (see imputation) in which missing observations are replaced by values from a source unrelated to the data set under consideration. Suppose, for example, that a patient questionnaire was administered in a hospital and that five people failed to respond to an item. Substituting responses from a similar item on a survey conducted previously would be an example of cold-deck imputation. Compare hot-deck imputation.

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January 31st 2025

biological factor

any physical, chemical, genetic, or neurological condition associated with psychological disturbances.