Category: D

In research, evidence that four conditions were met: (a) the evidence was accepted as authentic; (b) caused preceded or was concomitant with effect; (c) an effect occurred and was sensed—if sensed by inferential statistics—these were correctly applied and interpreted; and (d) the effect was congruent with the expectations created by the explanation, hypothesis, prediction, or…

In education, a learner observational method that is usually teacher-centered or authority-centered. May be effective when students are involved in the planning and conducting phases. It is most effective when the demonstration focuses upon a particular health issue, demonstration program.  

In research, evidence that the effect appeared in instances where it was expected within the limits of generality provided by the study and did not show where it should not have.  

The belief that diseases are caused by evil spirits or demons.  

A varying characteristic that is a vital or social statistic of an individual, sample group, or population, e.g., age, sex.  

The drop of birth and death rates that accompanies the industrial and technical development of a society.  

A person who specializes in demography.  

A form of government in which the supreme power is given to the people.  

In law, something so insignificant as to be unworthy of judicial attention.  

A commercial preparation that produces analgesic effects is addicting.