The Kruskal-Wallis Test, also known as the one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) by ranks, is a nonparametric test used to compare the mean ranks of two or more independent samples. It is appropriate when the assumptions of the traditional one-way ANOVA, such as normality and homogeneity of variance, cannot be met. The Kruskal-Wallis Test is …
K-ABC: Definition, History, and Characteristics The Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children (K-ABC) is a widely used measure of cognitive abilities in children aged 2 ½ to 12 ½ years. Developed by Alan S. Kaufman and Nadeen L. Kaufman in 1983, the K-ABC is an individually administered intelligence test that measures cognitive skills in a variety …
Kohlberg’s Theory: Definition, History and Characteristics Kohlberg’s theory of moral development is a highly influential cognitive-developmental stage theory of moral reasoning. It was first proposed by psychologist Lawrence Kohlberg in 1958 and further developed in his 1984 book, The Philosophy of Moral Development: Moral Stages and the Idea of Justice. The theory has been widely …
The Katz Index of Activities of Daily Living (ADL) is a tool used to measure the ability of an individual to perform activities of daily living (ADLs) without assistance. It was developed by Dr. Marian Katz in 1965 and is one of the most widely used measures of ADL in the health and social sciences. …
Kinesiology, also known as human kinetics, is the scientific study of human movement and body mechanics. It is a field of study within the larger disciplines of anatomy and physiology and is focused on the physical and biological aspects of human movement. Kinesiology is an interdisciplinary field that combines elements of biomechanics, physiology, anatomy, neuroscience, …
Kinship Migration is a form of immigration in which close family members move to a new location to join other family members who have already settled there. It is a type of international migration which is motivated by the desire to be reunited with family members. Kinship migration has become increasingly popular in recent decades …
Kinetic disturbances are a type of mechanical wave that propagates through a medium. They are characterized by a disturbance in the medium, such as a pressure or density change, and the transfer of energy through the medium through the propagation of the disturbance. Kinetic disturbances can be either longitudinal or transverse, with transverse kinetic disturbances …
The kinaesthetic sense, also known as the movement sense, is a type of somatosensory system that is responsible for providing information about the body’s position, orientation, and movement. It is the sense that allows us to be aware of and control our movements, as well as the amount of force we apply to an object. …
The keyboard is an input device used in computers, typewriters, and other devices. It is the most commonly used input device and is composed of a set of keys that represent letters, symbols, numbers, and other characters. The keyboard is used to enter data into the computer, as well as to control the system. The …
