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discriminant Definition

dis·crimi·nant (-nənt)

noun

Math. an expression whose value or sign is used to classify functions
discriminant Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • use: The way to get around the problem is to use a discriminant in the record declaration.
  • have: Conclusions The MDAS is a highly consistent and reliable measure which has good discriminant and concurrent validity.
  • provide: NEW OBJECT IDENTIFICATION CODES Up to two unique identification codes or sensor provided discriminants may be associated with a track.
  • give: By discriminant Chapter Index Here a type can be given a discriminant so that a whole family of types may be declared.

Adjective modifier

  • good: Conclusions The MDAS is a highly consistent and reliable measure which has good discriminant and concurrent validity.

Modifies a noun

  • validity: Structural, concurrent, and discriminant validity of the test scores were evaluated.
  • analysis: Discriminant analysis takes the issue of " which group does an object belong to " one stage further.
  • function: These are not to be confused with the discriminant functions.
  • value: The discriminant value is held in an instance of the type.
  • program: The discriminant program will crash if you have too little data windows of one group.
  • rule: METHOD: By use of a formula-based discriminant rule, subjects were classified as either high or low risk for the development of PVR.

Preposition: in

  • declaration: The way to get around the problem is to use a discriminant in the record declaration.