McNamara Fallacy
The error of making decisions based solely on quantitative observations and ignoring all other factors.
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Definition of Ready
A set of criteria that a user story or task must meet before being accepted into the development cycle, ensuring it is actionable and clear.
PDCA
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) is an iterative four-step management method used for continuous improvement of processes and products.
Adaptive Control of Thought
A cognitive architecture model that explains how humans can learn and adapt to new tasks.
Executive Function
A set of cognitive processes that include working memory, flexible thinking, and self-control, crucial for planning, decision-making, and behavior regulation.
Project Brief
A document that outlines the objectives, scope, deliverables, and timeline of a project, providing clear direction and expectations for all stakeholders.
Chaos Theory
The study of dynamic systems that are highly sensitive to initial conditions, leading to unpredictable behavior.
Matched Pairs Design
An experimental design where subjects are paired based on certain characteristics, and then one is assigned to the treatment and the other to the control group.
Serial Position Effect
A cognitive bias where people tend to remember the first and last items in a series better than those in the middle, impacting recall and memory.