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Density-Dependent Factors: Factors, such as resource availability, that vary with population density

Protective Factors: Strengths and resources that appear to mediate or serve as a 'buffer' against risk factors that contribute to vulnerability to maltreatment or against the negative effects of maltreatment ex . . . View Full Definition

Risk Factors: Behaviors and conditions present in the child, parent or family that will likely contribute to child maltreatment occurring in the future.

Critical Success Factors: The key items that must be met in order to successfully achieve a specific objective.

Conversion Factors: In the context of securities, refers to the exchange of a convertible security such as a bond into stock. In the context of mutual funds, refers to the free exchange of mutual fund shares fr . . . View Full Definition

Compensating Factors: Positive factors in an individuals credit history which offset negative factors. Compensating factors increase the possiblity that a borrowers loan application will be approved.