Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Detecting changes refers to the ability of a measurement technique to identify and track differences or variations in a specific phenomenon or process.
Related terms
Sensitivity: The ability of a measurement technique to accurately detect small or subtle changes in a given phenomenon.
Specificity: The ability of a measurement technique to correctly identify only the intended change and not falsely detect unrelated variations.
Temporal Resolution: Refers to how quickly an imaging technique can measure and track changes over time.