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Chi Gong (also Qigong) refers to the ancient Chinese health care system that combines physical training (such as isometrics, isotonics, and aerobic conditioning) with Eastern philosophy and relaxation techniques.

Chi-square test for independence refers to a statistical test usually used to determine whether the data in a contingency table are statistically significant. Moreover, Chi-square test for independence is a hypothesis test that evaluates the statistical significance of the differences between proportions for two (2) or more groups of participants.

Chicago School also commonly called the Ecological Theory of Criminology which is is a type of sociological approach which emphasizes demographics (the characteristics of population

Deutsch: Kind / Español: Niño / Português: Criança / Français: Enfant / Italiano: Bambino

Child refers to a person undergoing the period of development from infancy through puberty.

Child abuse is a term used to describe any extreme maltreatment of children, involving physical battering; sexual molestations; psychological insults such as persistent ridicule, rejection, and terrorization; and physical or emotional neglect

Child effects model refers to a model of family influence in which children are believed to influence their parents rather than vice versa

Child maltreatment referr to the abuse and neglect of children by parents or by others responsible for their welfare. Child maltreatment is a Generic term used to refer to the four pr

Child sexual abuse refers to the sexual contact with a minor by an adult.