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Record 1 2012-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Methods
  • Statistical Surveys
  • School and School-Related Administration
DEF

A variable that can be measured (or is easy to measure) that is used in place of one that cannot be measured (or is difficult to measure).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes statistiques
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Administration scolaire et parascolaire
DEF

Variable mesurée à la place d'une autre, soit parce que la première ne peut pas être relevée (par exemple à cause de réticences probables des sujets), soit parce que le relevé de la première serait trop peu fidèle ou trop difficile à réaliser.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Métodos estadísticos
  • Encuestas estadísticas
  • Administración escolar y paraescolar
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