association testing
[/əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
nounpl: association testings
teste de associação
1. A statistical method in genetics and epidemiology used to determine whether a genetic variant or trait is associated with a disease, phenotype, or other characteristic in a population
Genome-wide association testing revealed several new genetic risk factors for diabetes.
O teste de associação em toda a genômica revelou vários novos fatores de risco genético para diabetes.
2. In psychology, a technique where subjects are asked to respond with the first word or concept that comes to mind when presented with a stimulus word
The researcher conducted word association testing to understand unconscious associations.
O pesquisador realizou testes de associação de palavras para entender as associações inconscientes.
3. A quality assurance method in software testing that verifies if different modules or components work correctly when linked together
Association testing confirmed that the payment module integrates properly with the user database.
O teste de associação confirmou que o módulo de pagamento se integra corretamente ao banco de dados de usuários.
Association testing is a technical term primarily used in scientific, medical, and software development fields in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it is commonly discussed in research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and genetics laboratories. The term has gained increased prominence with the advancement of genomic research and personalized medicine initiatives in both countries.
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