residual

1. n. in regression analysis, the difference between the value of an empirical observation and the value predicted by a model. Analysis of residuals allows a researcher to judge the fit or appropriateness of the model for the data.

2. adj. denoting a condition in which acute symptoms have subsided but chronic or less severe symptoms remain.

3. adj. denoting remaining ability (e.g., residual hearing) or a remaining disability (e.g., residual loss of vision) after a trauma or surgery.

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Psychology term of the day

October 11th 2024

talent

n. an innate skill or ability, or an aptitude to excel in one or more specific activities or subject areas. Talent cannot be accounted for by normal development patterns and is often not maximized, as its nurturance requires time, energy, sacrifice, dedication, and resources from parents, mentors, and the talented person. Ideal circumstances for the development of a talent include enjoyment of the talent for its own sake and a clear perception of how it can be exploited to fulfill the individual’s long-term aspirations. —talented adj.