Behavioral Insights Team
An organization that applies behavioral science to policy and practice to improve public services and outcomes.
43 topics found for
“practical applications of science”
MVC
Model-View-Controller (MVC) is an architectural pattern that separates an application into three main logical components: the Model (data), the View (user interface), and the Controller (processes that handle input).
Behavioral Insights
Practical applications of behavioral science to understand and influence human behavior in various contexts.
Bubble Sort
A simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through the list, compares adjacent elements, and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
Behavioral Theory
The study of the principles that govern human behavior, including how people respond to stimuli and learn from their environment.
Crystallized Intelligence
The ability to use learned knowledge and experience, often increasing with age and accumulated learning.
Polynomial Regression
A form of regression analysis where the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable is modeled as an nth degree polynomial.
Automaticity
The ability to perform actions or behaviors automatically due to learning, repetition, and practice.
Heuristic
A rule-of-thumb or shortcut that simplifies decision-making and problem-solving processes.