DELTA RULE
The change in strength of an association is relative to the maximum strength and the current strength.
DEMAND CHARACTERISTICS
Anything that can influence or bias a person's behaviour. See experimenter effect- sensory leakage.
DEMOGRAPHY
The study of the statistics of population. See biostatistics- social statistics.
DENYING THE CONSEQUENT
Logic. If a conditional statement is accepted as true then the negative can be inferred as well. Also called modus…
DEPRIVATION DWARFISM
A stunting of physical growth in infancy due to non-organic factors. See failure to thrive.
DESIGN FOR ADJUSTABLE RANGE
Designing equipment for peopel to use that can be adjusted for different people. Compare design for the average- universal design.
DETERMINING TENDENCY
A goal direction that maintains a sequence of behaviours. Also called determing set.
DIALECTICAL MATERIALISM
Philosophy of Karl Marx.Principle accounting for the progress of history and the succession of economies and governments.