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John Spacey, December 08, 2017 updated on April 26, 2023
A cohort is a group of people who share a common characteristic. This is often based on an event, process, situation, affinity or habit that give people something in common. Cohorts are commonly used in statistics, research and marketing to identify groups in data. The following are illustrative examples of a cohort.
EducationThe set of all people who hold a computer science degree in a population. LifestyleThe set of all Europeans who smoke.ProfessionCurrently active airline pilots on a global basis.AbilitiesThe set of all people on a social network who self-identify as being good at public speaking.ExperiencesAmericans who have traveled more than 2 million miles by aircraft in the past ten years.
LocationResidents of Japan who live within 200 meters of a farm.PhysicalAustrians with a body mass index over 25.TreatmentThe set of people who have taken a particular medication for at least a year.PerformanceThe students at a school who have an A average.AffinityPeople on a social network who say they like samba dance. SubculturesThe set of slow food enthusiasts in a city.|
| Type | | | Definition | A group of people who share a common characteristic. | | Related Concepts | |
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