analytic

an·a·lyt·ic (n-ltk) or an·a·lyt·i·cal (--kl)

adj.

1. Of or relating to analysis or analytics.

2. Expert in or using analysis, especially one who thinks in a logical manner.

3. Psychoanalytic.

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analytical, analytic

pertaining to or emanating from analysis.

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analytical control

control of confounding by analysis of the results of a trial or test.

analytical epidemiology

draws statistical inferences, mostly about causes, about disease in populations based on available samples of it.

analytical methods

techniques used to draw statistical inferences including multiple regression, path analysis, discriminate analysis and logistic analysis.

analytical study

a method for testing a hypothesis as part of an investigation of the association between a disease and possible causes of the disease.