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a) subdivided into many partsb) Describing a variable that has multiple (more than two) categoriesSee Also: polytomy
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Polytomous — Po*lyt o*mous, a. [Poly + Gr. ? a cutting, fr. ? to cut.] (Bot.) Subdivided into many distinct subordinate parts, which, however, not being jointed to the petiole, are not true leaflets; said of leaves. Henslow. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Polytomous Rasch model — The polytomous Rasch model is generalization of the dichotomous Rasch model. It is a measurement model that has potential application in any context in which the objective is to measure a trait or ability through a process in which responses to… … Wikipedia
Polytomous choice — In economics, polytomous choice is a setting (model) with more than two choices. Contrast to dichotomous choice … Wikipedia
polytomous — po·lyt·o·mous … English syllables
polytomous — a. divided into several parts. ♦ polytomy, n … Dictionary of difficult words
polytomous — pəˈlid.əməs adjective Etymology: poly + tomous (as in dichotomous) 1. : divided into more than two secondary parts or branches compare dichotomous 2. : pinnatifid … Useful english dictionary
polytomous variable — a categorical variable that can assign data to any of three or more groups, such as marital status or ethnic group … Medical dictionary
polytomy — polytomous, adj. /peuh lit euh mee/, n., pl. polytomies. 1. the act or process of dividing into more than three parts. 2. the state or condition of being so divided. [1860 65; POLY + TOMY] * * * … Universalium
Psychometric software — is software that is used for psychometric analysis of data from tests, questionnaires, or inventories reflecting latent psychoeducational variables. While some psychometric analyses can be performed with standard statistical software like SPSS,… … Wikipedia
Single-access key — A key in Biology is a modeling method used for categorizing species using logical choices. A single access key (Dichotomous key also called sequential key , analytical key [1], or pathway key ) is a key where the sequence and structure of… … Wikipedia
