APA Dictionary of Psychology
fit
- n. the degree to which values predicted by a model correspond with empirically observed values. For example, in structural equation modeling, a researcher may want to see how well their hypothesized model of the relationships among a set of variables actually fits the variation and covariation in the data.
- n. a lay term for an epileptic seizure.
- n. a colloquial name for an emotional outburst.
- adj. see fitness.
Updated on 11/15/2023
FIT
- abbreviation for feature-integration theory.
Updated on 04/19/2018
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