quadrature

n. the numerical computation of an integral of a function, either by traditional rules or by an adaptive process involving approximation. It is used extensively during estimation in modeling approaches, such as item response theory and generalized linear models.

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Psychology term of the day

July 27th 2024

analogies test

a test of the participant’s ability to comprehend the relationship between two items and then extend that relationship to a different situation: For example, paintbrush is to paint as pen is to ___.