independent random variables

independent random variables

random variables that exhibit a complete lack of relationship, such that no information about one variable, x, conveys any information about another variable, y. Any events related to these variables are independent events.

Related Terms

compound reaction time

compound reaction time see choice reaction time.

identity need

identity need in the theory of Erich Fromm, the need to ach...

treatment protocol

treatment protocol the formal procedures used in a system o...

operators

operators pl. n. the mental processes involved in comprehen...

array

array n. any ordered arrangement of data, particularly a tw...

transference

transference n. in psychoanalysis, a patient’s displacement...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter I

Browse by Letter

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
R
S
T
U
V
W
X
Y
Z