time-series analysis

a branch of statistics that involves the analysis of changes in a single variable recorded repeatedly over time. The data may have an internal structure (e.g., autocorrelation, trend, seasonal variation) that should be accounted for and that provides input allowing for the prediction of future values of the variable. Compare cross-sectional analysis.

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October 15th 2024

sorting test

a format for assessing the ability to conceptualize, often used in adult neuropsychological assessments or in determining a child’s level of cognitive development. The participant is asked to arrange an assortment of common objects by category. A common example is the Wisconsin Card Sorting Test.