dichotomization (Meaning)
dichotomization (n)
the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
Synonyms & Antonyms of dichotomization
dichotomization Sentence Examples
- Dichotomization is the act of dividing a concept or phenomenon into two mutually exclusive categories.
- Sociologists often critique the dichotomization of gender into male and female, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of identity.
- The dichotomization of wealth as either rich or poor overlooks the complexity of socioeconomic status.
- In psychology, dichotomization of personality traits can lead to oversimplified models of human behavior.
- The dichotomization of political ideologies into left and right can obscure moderate viewpoints.
- Critics argue that the dichotomization of mental health as either "normal" or "abnormal" stigmatizes individuals with psychological disorders.
- The dichotomization of morality as good or evil fails to capture the complexities of ethical decision-making.
- Education scholars caution against the dichotomization of intelligence into "smart" or "dumb," advocating for a more holistic understanding of cognitive abilities.
- In statistical analysis, dichotomization of continuous variables can lead to loss of information and bias in results.
- Despite its drawbacks, dichotomization remains a common practice in various fields for the sake of simplicity and clarity in classification.
FAQs About the word dichotomization
the act of dividing into two sharply different categories
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Dichotomization is the act of dividing a concept or phenomenon into two mutually exclusive categories.
Sociologists often critique the dichotomization of gender into male and female, arguing for a more nuanced understanding of identity.
The dichotomization of wealth as either rich or poor overlooks the complexity of socioeconomic status.
In psychology, dichotomization of personality traits can lead to oversimplified models of human behavior.
