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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November 21st 2024

androsterone

n. a steroid hormone, secreted by the adrenal cortex and testis, with weak androgenic effects.