macroergonomics

n. an approach to ergonomics that examines any given work system from a broad perspective in which all of its various elements—physical, organizational, environmental, and cognitive—are given due consideration. Compare microergonomics. See also sociotechnical systems approach; systems engineering.

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December 22nd 2024

confidence limit

confidence limit

either of the values at the upper and lower ends of a confidence interval, which provide an estimated range for the value of a population parameter. Also called confidence bound.