[Interpretation/Processing] Zf

Aliases

• Zf
• processing Zf
• Z frequency

Definition

Zf indicates how often the person actively tries to scan and organize the field during processing. In this section it is used as a frequency measure of organizational effort, not as a measure of efficiency by itself.

Interpretation

• If Zf is high, there are usually more attempts to examine and organize the stimulus.
• If Zf is low, there may be less active exploration or less initiative to structure the field.
• Its clinical meaning changes when read together with Zd, because frequency and efficiency are not the same.

Cautions

• A high Zf does not automatically mean good processing.
• A low Zf can be expected if the protocol is short.
• To interpret the value, the W:D:Dd distribution should also be reviewed.

Cross References

• [Interpretation/Lower Section/Processing] Processing
• [Interpretation/Upper Section] Zf
• [Interpretation/Processing] Zd
• [Interpretation/Processing] W:D:Dd
• [Coding/Z] Z

Evidence Note

• Detailed source comparison is stored in internal provenance notes.