(Adjective) Adjustable in all dimensions. A parametric model is one that can be resized and or distorted to suit the user's needs. In CAD software, If a widget has a 1 cm hole in it, you can select that hole and make it a 5 mm hole with a few clicks, as opposed to a triangular mesh (see #STL), which is more difficult to adjust. Found on http://reprap.org/wiki/Glossary
adjective. A function is 'parametric' in a given context if its functional form is known to the economist. Example 1: One might say that the utility function in a given model is increasing and concave in consumption. But it only becomes parametric once one says that u(c)=ln(c) or u(c)=c1-A/1-A. At this point only parameters s... Found on http://www.econterms.com/glossary.cgi?query=parametric
Data that has a normal distribution (a 'bell shaped curve') and constant variability. The appropriate measure of centrality is the mean and of spread is the standard deviation. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/visitor-contributions.php