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inlier

n. an incorrect value in a data set. Inliers may arise from systematic error, respondent error, or processing error. For example, a researcher may inadvertently report a value in the wrong unit, such as including a raw score in a distribution of standardized scores.

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January 15th 2025

chemotherapy

chemotherapy

n. the use of chemical agents to treat diseases, particularly cancer, in which case it is contrasted with radiation therapy. —chemotherapeutic adj. —chemotherapist n.