factorial analysis of variance

a statistical procedure to understand the effect on a dependent variable that is quantitative in nature of two or more independent variables that are categorical in nature. For example, a health researcher may use a factorial analysis of variance to examine the effects of diet (e.g., high vs. low carbohydrates) and exercise (e.g., 3 hours per week vs. 1 hour per week) on weight.

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Psychology term of the day

November 16th 2024

subcortical dementia

dementia caused by damage to or dysfunction of the subcortical (deeper) structures of the brain that may be due, for example, to Parkinson’s disease. It is marked by cognitive slowing, memory impairment (specifically, poor encoding and retrieval but intact storage), visuospatial abnormalities, and mood and affect disturbances. Compare cortical dementia.