statistical dependence

the situation in which the probability of one event occurring given the occurrence of another event is greater than the probability of occurrence of that first event in isolation. In other words, knowing information about one variable provides information about another. Compare statistical independence. See also dependent events.

Browse dictionary by letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Psychology term of the day

October 18th 2024

subject of consciousness

1. the observing ego, or “I.” See also nominative self; self as observer.

2. the subject matter, or contents, of conscious experience. Compare object of consciousness.