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strength of association

in statistics, the degree of relationship between two or more variables, as measured by such indices as a correlation coefficient, coefficient of determination, eta squared, or omega squared.

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December 23rd 2024

kinesthesis

kinesthesis

n. the sense that provides information through receptors in the muscles, tendons, and joints, enabling humans and other animals to control and coordinate their movements, including walking, talking, facial expressions, gestures, and posture. Also called kinesthesia; kinesthetic sense; movement sense. See proprioception. —kinesthetic adj.