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definitional formula

the formal verbal definition of a statistical concept. For example, the definitional formula of variance states that it is the mean squared difference between a score and the mean of all of the scores. This contrasts with the computational formula, which is the equation used to calculate values for the concept. Also called conceptual formula; definition formula.

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morals

pl. n. the ethical values or principles that people use to guide their behavior. See also moral; morality.