“The data set should be homogenous for the analysis.”
Confusables Entry 204 / 1605 60-second read
Homogenous vs. Homogeneous
A biological term versus a term for uniformity.
The comparisoni
“The data set should be homogeneous for the analysis.”
More examplesii
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A homogenous mixture of gases.
A homogeneous mixture of gases.
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Homogeneous organs have similar functions.
Homogenous organs have similar functions (if related by evolution).
The ruleiii
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HOMOGENEOUS = of the same kind; uniform.
In data science and math, 'homogeneous' is used to describe sets where all elements are similar. People often drop the extra 'e'.
Memory aidiv
Remember it like this
Homogen-E-ous means E-verything is the same.
Quick duel 3 questions · ~30 seconds
Which is right?