QUASI NEED
Based in social psychology, a quasi-need is a need based on intent or purpose and not on a deficit of essential biological nature.
QUOTIENT HYPOTHESIS
The hypothesis that suggests quotients or ratios of two consecutive difference thresholds in a given series are equal. It is an adaption of...
QUADRATIC FORM
In mathematics, the form central to multivariate analysis.
QUANTIFIER
In language studies, a determiner used to show the notion of quantity. For example, some, many, all or none.
QUASI-CONTROL SUBJECTS
Participants in a research project who are asked for their view regarding the context of the conduct of the research and to give their...
QUADRIPARESIS
A result of the loss of motor nerve function. A partial paralysis or weakness in all four limbs.
QUANTITATIVE APPROACH
Freud's theory that when it comes to mental processes, there is a qualitative and quantitative quality when it comes to their psychic energy. Processes...
QUASI-EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN
An experiment in which participants are assigned to either control groups or experimental groups in a non-random manner.
QUALE
The quality determined the sensation or perception of a mental experience and allows distinction from other experiences. For example, think of the differences...
QUANTITATIVE DATA
Quantitative data is data that can be expressed and analyzed numerically.