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eating aid

an assistive technology device that can be used by people with disabilities to feed themselves independently. Eating aids include metal or plastic devices for holding sandwiches; nonslip place mats, bowls, and dishes with suction cups attached to the bottom; handles that can swivel, are angled, or have extensions; and combination eating devices, such as knife–fork or fork–spoon combinations.

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February 16th 2025

multiple comparison test

multiple comparison test

any of various statistical procedures used to follow up on a significant result from an analysis of variance by determining which groups in particular differ in their mean values. Examples include Duncan’s multiple range test, the Fisher least significant difference test, the REGWQ test, the Scheffé test, and Tukey’s honestly significant difference test. See also post hoc comparison.