frequentist inference

an approach to drawing conclusions from statistical samples that is based on the number of times an event is expected to occur in the long run if conditions for observing the event are held constant. It considers any research study to be one of a very large possible number of replications. Also called classical inference. Compare Bayesian inference.

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Psychology term of the day

October 31st 2024

nail biting

the compulsive habit of chewing on one’s fingernails, usually thought to be a means of releasing tension.