experiment-wise error rate

in a test involving multiple comparisons, the probability of making at least one Type I error over an entire research study. The experiment-wise error rate differs from the testwise error rate, which is the probability of making a Type I error when performing a specific test or comparison.

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December 18th 2024

forward conditioning

in classical conditioning, the pairing of two stimuli such that the conditioned stimulus is presented before the unconditioned stimulus. Also called forward pairing. Compare backward conditioning.