Interaction between vs Interaction effect

Both "interaction between" and "interaction effect" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Interaction between" is used to describe the relationship or communication between two or more things, while "interaction effect" is used in statistics to refer to the combined effect of two or more variables.

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Interaction between

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe the relationship or communication between two or more things.

Use "interaction between" when you want to talk about the way two or more things communicate or relate to each other.

Examples:

The interaction between the two main characters was captivating.
There was a positive interaction between the new drug and the existing treatment.
The interaction between the teacher and the students was very positive.

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Interaction between the Agency and existing Community instruments
Interaction between T2S Advisory Group (AG) and the CCG
Subject: Interaction between international trade rules and EC law: rules on means of defence against protectionist procurement policies in third countries
In several current EU Member States there is major interaction between conventional SMEs and SEEs.
No specific clinical trial was carried out to assess drug-drug interaction between intravenous busulfan and itraconazole.
The interaction between legal and illegal immigration are particularly numerous.
Interaction between HVDC systems or other plants and equipment
Interaction between T2S Advisory Group (AG) and the CCG The Chairperson of the CCG shall, on a regular basis, inform the AG on the progress of the Framework Agreement negotiation process.
The mechanism of interaction between atazanavir and ritonavir is CYP3A4 inhibition.
The interaction between theophylline and ciprofloxacin is potentially life-threatening.
The interaction between theophylline and ciprofloxacin is potentially life-threatening.
the interaction between environment, energy and society,
The interaction between the overhead contact line and the pantograph is an important aspect of interoperability.
Now a problem arises concerning the interaction between the law of contract and insolvency law.
Moreover, any form of interaction between two different systems should be thoroughly documented.
Limited data from a single uncontrolled study were suggestive of an interaction between docetaxel and carboplatin.
There is limited clinical data on any potential interaction between alcohol and varenicline.
Although patient outcome was not affected, an interaction between NSAIDs and InductOs cannot be excluded.
This is an illustrative example of the interaction between simplification and improving implementation and enforcement.
The risk of a potential interaction between NovoSeven and coagulation factor concentrates is unknown.

Alternatives:

relationship between
communication between
connection between
engagement between
interplay between

Interaction effect

This phrase is correct and commonly used in statistics to refer to the combined effect of two or more variables.

Use "interaction effect" when discussing the combined impact of multiple variables in statistical analysis.

Examples:

The study found a significant interaction effect between age and gender on the outcome.
The researchers analyzed the interaction effect of temperature and humidity on plant growth.
The model revealed an interaction effect between education level and income on job satisfaction.

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but this confounds the main effect and interaction effect (i.e., without specifying the interaction term, it is possible that any main effect found is actually due to an ...
interaction effect is present, the impact of one factor depends on the level of the other factor. Part of the power of ANOVA is the ability to estimate and test ...
Let's start with a scientific definition of interaction effect; "the differing effect of one independent variable on the dependent variable, depending on the particular ...
An interaction effect is a change in the simple main effect of one variable over levels of the second. An A X B or A BY B interaction is a change in the simple main ...

Alternatives:

combined effect
joint effect
mutual effect
combined impact
joint impact

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