estimators

pl. n. the mental processes involved in judging quantity, as in the ability to recognize that a given set contains six elements rather than five or seven. Compare operators. [defined in this sense by U.S. statistician Andrew Gelman]

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July 27th 2024

vital functions

functions of the body (e.g., respiration, blood circulation of the blood) that are necessary to sustain life. Many vital functions are controlled by the brainstem.