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subjects-to-variables ratio

the number of research participants compared to the number of research variables (e.g., 5 to 1) in a study. The subjects-to-variables ratio provides a guideline for determining what size sample to use to ensure the greatest power when conducting a statistical analysis, such as multiple regression or factor analysis.

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dual memory theory

dual memory theory

see dual-store model of memory.