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parametric statistic |
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any statistic computed by procedures that assume the data were drawn from a particular distribution |
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physical science |
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the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something |
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petroleum geology |
Noun
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the branch of economic geology that deals with the occurrence and exploitation of oil and gas fields |
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physical geography |
Noun
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the study of physical features of the earth's surface |
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physiography |
Noun
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the study of physical features of the earth's surface |
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powder metallurgy |
Noun
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the metallurgy of powdered metals |
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punctuated equilibrium |
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a theory of evolution holding that evolutionary change in the fossil record came in fits and starts rather than in a steady process of slow change |
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palaeodendrology |
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the branch of paleobotany that studies fossil trees |
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paleozoology |
Noun
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the study of fossil animals |
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palaeozoology |
Noun
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the study of fossil animals |
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paleomammalogy |
Noun
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the paleobiology of ancient mammals |
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particle physics |
Noun
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the branch of physics that studies subatomic particles and their interactions |
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paleornithology |
Noun
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the paleobiology of birds |
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palaeornithology |
Noun
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the paleobiology of birds |
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plasma physics |
Noun
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the branch of physics concerned with matter in its plasma phase |
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pneumatics |
Noun
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the branch of mechanics that deals with the mechanical properties of gases |
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proteomics |
Noun
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the branch of genetics that studies the full set of proteins encoded by a genome |
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paleobiology |
Noun
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a branch of paleontology that deals with the origin and growth and structure of fossil animals and plants as living organisms |
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palaeobiology |
Noun
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a branch of paleontology that deals with the origin and growth and structure of fossil animals and plants as living organisms |
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pharmacogenetics |
Noun
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the branch of genetics that studies the genetically determined variations in responses to drugs in humans or laboratory organisms |
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psychology |
Noun
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the science of mental life |
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psychological science |
Noun
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the science of mental life |
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paleogeology |
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the study of geologic features once at the surface of the earth but now buried beneath rocks |
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palaeogeology |
Noun
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the study of geologic features once at the surface of the earth but now buried beneath rocks |
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paleoecology |
Noun
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the branch of ecology that studies ancient ecology |
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palaeoecology |
Noun
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the branch of ecology that studies ancient ecology |
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plate tectonics |
Noun
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the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust |
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plate tectonic theory |
Noun
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the branch of geology studying the folding and faulting of the earth's crust |
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psychonomics |
Noun
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the branch of psychology that uses experimental methods to study psychological issues |
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psychophysics |
Noun
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the branch of psychology concerned with quantitative relations between physical stimuli and their psychological effects |
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psycholinguistics |
Noun
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the branch of cognitive psychology that studies the psychological basis of linguistic competence and performance |
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physical chemistry |
Noun
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the branch of chemistry dealing with the physical properties of chemical substances |
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physiological psychology |
Noun
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the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes |
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phytochemistry |
Noun
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the branch of organic chemistry dealing with the chemistry of plants |
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psychophysiology |
Noun
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the branch of psychology that is concerned with the physiological bases of psychological processes |
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psychometry |
Noun
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any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements |
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psychometrics |
Noun
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any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements |
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photochemistry |
Noun
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branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical action of light |
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psychometrika |
Noun
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any branch of psychology concerned with psychological measurements |
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physics |
Noun
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the science of matter and energy and their interactions |
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physics |
Noun
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the physical properties, phenomena, and laws of something |
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psychodynamics |
Noun
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the branch of social psychology that deals with the processes and emotions that determine psychology and motivation |
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psychodynamics |
Noun
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the interrelation of conscious and unconscious processes and emotions that determine personality and motivation |
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petrology |
Noun
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the branch of geology that studies rocks: their origin and formation and mineral composition and classification |
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poetics |
Noun
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study of poetic works |
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prosody |
Noun
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the study of poetic meter and the art of versification |
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prosody |
Noun
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the patterns of stress and intonation in a language |
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philology |
Noun
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the humanistic study of language and literature |
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performing arts |
Noun
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arts or skills that require public performance |
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paleoclimatology |
Noun
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the study of the climate of past ages |