logarithmic transformation

the conversion of raw data values into another form via the use of logarithms. In turning multiplicative relationships into additive ones and eliminating exponential trends, logarithmic transformations allow researchers to analyze data using linear models. Additionally, such transformations may be used to convert raw data into a form that more closely matches the assumptions required in particular statistical analyses, particularly that of normality.

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Psychology term of the day

November 16th 2024

electrotonus

n. the change in the excitability, conductivity, or electrical status of a nerve or muscle following application of an electric current.