Statistical Terms Glossary

See: Graduated payments

Trading in large amounts (defined as more than $200,000 worth) of stocks.

The total time measured in hours and minutes from the aircraft’s initial move from its departure point until its final stop at its arrival point.

A type of website, usually maintained by an individual with regular entries of commentary, descriptions of events, or other material such as graphics or video. A typical blog combines text, images, and links to other blogs, Web pages, and other media related to its topic. The ability for readers to leave comments in an interactive format is an important part of many blogs

Persons related through common descent from the same progenitor or ancestor.

Estimated quantity of blood (500cc) drawn from a healthy person capable of donating blood to be transfused to a person in need for blood.

When related to phytoplankton, a sudden and rapid increase in biomass of the plankton population. Seasonal blooms are essential for the aquatic system productivity. Sporadic plankton blooms can be toxic.

Share or security of top-rated U.S. corporation.

Generally include those employees who are engaged in fabrication, assembly and related activities, material handling, warehousing and shipping, maintenance and repair, janitorial and guard services, auxiliary production (such as power plants), and other services closely related to the above activities. Working supervisors are generally included, while apprentices and other trainees are generally excluded.

An innovative, integrated and multispectral approach to the management of aquatic resources aimed at maximizing the ecosystem goods and services obtained from the use of oceans, inland waters and wetlands, while also providing social and economic benefits.; A strategic, innovative approach to improving the use of aquatic resources while simultaneously increasing social, economic and environmental benefits for communities dependent on fisheries and aquaculture.

The water in the lakes, rivers and aquifers. Blue water occurs in two different forms: surface runoff in surface water bodies and renewable groundwater runoff in the aquifers. Liquid water moving above and below the ground and includes surface water and ground-water.

The proportion of fishing units that are expected to be fishing during any given day of the survey period. It is a sample effort parameter and usually expressed in percentage form.

A measure of fishing effort; e.g. 10 vessels in a fishery, each fishing for 50 days, would have expended 500 boat-days of effort.

The physiological functions of body systems (including psychological functions).

They are the anatomical parts of the body such as organs, limbs and their components.

Certificate given to the holder of a registered security.

The market in which longer-term debt securities are issued and traded.

A bond issued on an as required basis (i.e., it is continuously available and may be obtained on mand). The issuer may determine a maximum amount for the issue.

Warrant for purchasing bonds.

A bond issued with a warrant attached which entitles the investor to buy more bonds of the same issue or a new issue.