selection factor
collocation in Englishmeaningsofselectionandfactor
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selection
noun
uk/sɪˈlek.ʃən/us/səˈlek.ʃən/
the act of choosing someone ...
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factor
noun[C]
uk/ˈfæk.tər/us/ˈfæk.tɚ/
a fact or situation that influences the result ...
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(Definition ofselectionandfactorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofselection factor
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However, if the magnitude of the groupselectionfactormodulating the virulence of these viral populations is large enough, no significant change would be expected.
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Differences in treatment resulting from thisselectionfactorcould result in inappropriate care.
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In this regime we are not acting on (neither boosting nor penalizing) any possible groupselectionfactor.
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The supply and demand mechanism can also act as aselectionfactor, in that clients will normally go to those liberal professionals who offer them the best conditions, including prices.
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Cardinality estimation in turn depends on estimates of theselectionfactorof predicates in the query.
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The efficiency of the mechanism may be one of the selection factors at some stages of the chemical evolution in the aquifer.
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We acknowledge that a number of selection factors will determine the composition of migrant populations.
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Nevertheless, group assignment was not random and selection factors may have been substantially related to the demonstrated outcomes.
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Additional selection factors may influence the decision to seek evaluation at a specialty clinic.
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Due to population density, dispersal may relieve pressure for resources in an ecosystem, and competition for these resources may be aselectionfactorfor dispersal mechanisms.
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Thus, evidence was not found for selection factors contributing to refusal of the interventions.
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Uncorrected for selection factors, pre-marital cohabitation had strong implications for marital dissolution.
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The first is to control this association for a wide range of confounding and selection factors that may be associated with the development of both cigarette smoking and depression.
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However, it is important that the proposal first and foremost address the solicitation's work statement or technical specifications and source selection factors.
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The selection factors in favor of different mating strategies for a species of animal, however, may potentially operate on a large number of factors throughout that animal's life cycle.
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The selection factors theory proposes that individuals who are likely to be stepparents (divorcees) are likely to be inherently more violent due to emotional disturbances, aggressive impulses, and self-esteem issues.
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Where price is more important than non-price factors, then the lowest bidder who is technically acceptable in view of the source selection factors and work statement requirements will be selected.
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