1. In Mathematics, it is a number or other known factor, typically a constant, by which another number or factor, typically a variable, is multiplied. For example, in the equation ax2 +

Statistical test of (1) each agreement on events among two or more judges, or (2) of the consistency of two or more sets of rankings posted in a contest. Known also as

Statistical measure of the linear relationship or correlation between an independent variable and a dependent variable. Represented by the lowercase letter ‘r’, its value of worth varies between 1 and 0, where

Ratio of realized work or useful output per the amount of supplied effort or energy input. It is used typically as a measure of the energy efficiency. It is the basis for

Effectiveness of an electric, incandescent lamp in delivering light, measured. Highly efficient lighting fixtures measure CU worths above 0.9, while inefficient ones typically measure between 0.2 and 0.4 CU.

A simple rough measure of relative dispersion in probability distribution. Written as a ratio of standard deviation to mean. It serves mainly as a measure of relative risk. Known also as Pearson’s

Term for the situation where an employee is equally employed by two legally distinct employers.

Purchasing the entire available stock of a commodity or material.

The reason to act or behave in a certain unwanted manner under coercion. It is reasonable expectations of the use of physical force or execution of abused authority. It would be applied

Authority or power acquired by the employment of fear, suppression of free will, and/or use of illegal punishment or threat.

US adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) using an interest rate based on the cost of funds index (COFI). This is the weighted average that fluctuates typically within 0.3 percent above or below the

Collaborative financing of the same project by two or more banks or other lending institutions.

Mental procedures of judging, knowing, learning, perceiving, recognizing, retention, thinking, and understanding. These lead awareness and some understanding of the world around us.

From compatibility within a person’s attitudes, behavior, beliefs, and/or knowledge, there arises an internal consistency and from that, a state of harmony. Contrasts with cognitive dissonance.

Capable of being seen as a member of a unique group by the common characteristics shared with other members.

Same meaning as coherent market hypothesis.

Same meaning as coherent market hypothesis.

Group sharing one or more similar characteristics or sharing a significant experience during a certain period of time. For example, people born in the same year are birth cohorts, or the generation,

Analytical study of a group sharing several similar characteristics, such as habit of smoking or a particular disease. The study group is simultaneously monitored closely over time with another contrasting group, such

Bar or sheet steel curled in large rolls to store more easily and ship more securely.