Glossary D

Glossary D

Data-driven processes please see Bottom-up processes.

Data-driven processing please see Bottom-up processing

Database is defined as a computerized cross-referencing tool that focuses on an individual topic area, such as Psychology, Sociolohy, etc. which is used for searching the literature for articles relevant to a topic.

Date (Acquaintance) rape when someone is forced to have sexual intercourse with someone she or he knows

Date rape refers to unlawful forced sexual intercourse with a female against her will which occurs within the context of a dating

Daubert standard refers to a test of scientific acceptability applicable to the gathering of evidence in criminal cases.

Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceutical Inc refers to a Supreme Court decision stating that federal courts should generally allow admission of all relevant evidence

- David Ferrier (1843-1928) : David Ferrier created a more detailed map of the motor cortex than Fritsch and Hitzig had. Ferrier also mapped cortical areas corresponding to the cutaneous senses , audition, olfaction, and vision.