right censoring

inability of a researcher to document the results of a study when all participants have reached a target event (e.g., achieving a specific milestone) at the conclusion of the study period. This may occur for one of three reasons: A participant may never experience the target event or may experience it after the observation period has ended; a participant may experience a competing event that prevents him or her from experiencing the target event; or a participant may be lost to attrition. Compare left censoring.

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Psychology term of the day

October 9th 2024

non compos mentis

in law, mentally deficient or legally insane and therefore not responsible for one’s conduct. See incompetence; insanity. Compare compos mentis.