Psychology Dictionary
  • Psychology Resources
  1. Home
  2. main effect

main effect

main effect

the consistent total effect of a single independent variable on a dependent variable over all other independent variables in an experimental design. It is distinct from, but may be obscured by, an interaction effect between variables.

Related Terms

AEA

AEA abbreviation for arachidonoylethanolamide. See endogeno...

Inocybe

Inocybe n. a genus of mushrooms, some species of which are...

simple eye

simple eye the type of eye found in most vertebrates and so...

painful bruising syndrome

painful bruising syndrome see Gardner–Diamond syndrome.

luminosity coefficient

luminosity coefficient see coefficient of visibility.

sexual attraction

sexual attraction the first step in the mating behavior of...

Quick Info

Category Psychology Term
Definitions 1
First Letter M

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

© 2026 PsychologyDB.com All rights reserved.

Terms Sitemap Contact