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correlation matrix

a symmetrical square matrix displaying the degree of association between all possible pairs of variables contained in a set. A correlation coefficient between the ith and jth variables in a set of variables is displayed in the intersection of the ith row and the jth column of the matrix.

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May 10th 2024

action readiness

action readiness

a state of preparedness for action that is elicited as part of an emotional response and associated with such physiological indicators as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, and muscle tension. The term is often used synonymously with action tendency but also refers to a general readiness for action that does not involve an urge to carry out a specific behavior.