Equate
Equate
Equate (/ɪˈkweɪt/ or /ˈiːkweɪt/) is a term used in various fields of medicine, often to describe the process of making two or more items equivalent in some way. The term is derived from the Latin "aequatus", meaning "made equal".
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, to equate often refers to the process of determining the equivalent dose of two different drugs. This is important in situations where a patient may need to switch from one medication to another, but the two drugs have different potencies.
In Psychology
In psychology, equate can refer to the process of equating scores on different tests or measures. This is often done in order to compare scores across different tests, or to create a common scale for measuring a particular construct.
In Medical Statistics
In medical statistics, to equate can refer to the process of making different measures or variables equivalent for the purposes of analysis. This can involve adjusting for differences in scale, units of measurement, or other factors that might otherwise make direct comparison difficult.
Related Terms
- Equivalence: The state or condition of being equal or equivalent in some specified respect.
- Equation: A statement that asserts the equality of two expressions.
- Equivalence scale: A scale used to equate the incomes of households of different sizes and compositions.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Equate
- Wikipedia's article - Equate
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