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omega squared

(symbol: ω2) a measure of the strength of association based on the proportion of variance of one measure predictable from variance in other measures. In analysis of variance, it indicates how much variation in a dependent variable can be explained by variation in one or more independent variables.

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February 17th 2025

speculation

speculation

n.

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.