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regimen

n. a particular course of action designed to achieve a specific goal. In medicine, it often refers to a detailed treatment program involving diet, exercise, rest, medication, and other therapeutic measures. Various forms of psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavior therapy, may also make use of regimens during the course of treatment. Such programs typically include a schedule and specify the components, methods, and duration of the program.

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October 5th 2024

partition

partition

1. vb. in statistics and measurement, to divide variance observed in the dependent variable into component elements on the basis of its nature and origin.

2. n. a specific component of the observed variance (e.g., variance due to a treatment effect and variance due to random error).