quantitative analysis

the investigation of data empirically using numerical variables. Quantitative analysis includes both descriptive statistics—such as summaries of means and standard deviations of variables—and inferential statistics—such as analysis of variance, regression analysis, factor analysis, and hierarchical linear models. Compare qualitative analysis.

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February 24th 2025

secondary personality

secondary personality

a second discrete identity that repeatedly controls behavior in individuals with dissociative identity disorder. This personality is in sharp contrast to the original, primary personality and generally has a different name as well as dramatically different attitudes, behavior, manner of speaking, and style of dress.