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qualitative

adj. referring to a variable, study, or analysis that involves a method of inquiry based on descriptive data without the use of numbers. Compare quantitative.

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January 15th 2025

delay-of-reward gradient

delay-of-reward gradient

the relation between delay of reinforcement and the effectiveness of reinforcement. The effectiveness decreases as the delay increases. Also called delay-of-reinforcement gradient.