statistical psychology

the application of statistical methods and models to organize, summarize, and interpret data so as to derive descriptions and explanations of cognitive, behavioral, social, and other psychological phenomena.

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Psychology term of the day

February 17th 2025

speculation

1. conjectural thinking that is not necessarily supported by scientifically determined evidence.

2. a loosely supported theory or explanation. —speculative adj.