quantitative variable

a characteristic or attribute that can be measured numerically using a score obtained from any of a variety of data sources. Examples are age, height, and weight. Compare qualitative variable.

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Psychology term of the day

March 18th 2025

object learning

the process of making a connection or association between one aspect of an object (e.g., the color of dark chocolate) and another (e.g., the taste of dark chocolate).