Cramér’s V

(symbol: V; φ_c) a measure of the degree of association between two variables that have two or more unordered response categories. More specifically, it is an omnibus effect size that quantifies the overall association among the rows and columns in a contingency table. Also called Cramér’s phi. [Harald Cramér (1893–1985), Swedish mathematician]

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Psychology term of the day

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.