The word "hierarchical" refers to a system or structure where items, people, or elements are organized in a ranked order, with one level or position above another. Full definition
For other feminists, critical analysis of patriarchal modes of relating and experience of sisterhood as an alternate mode of relating have led to confrontation of hierarchical structures of relations. (religion-online.org)
To test Hypothesis II investigating the effects of parental depression variable on the strength of an association between intelligence and behavior adaptability, first - order interaction variables were created and entered along with demographic covariates in hierarchical regression analyses. (academic.oup.com)
In hierarchical linear modelling analyses, the intervention was more effective than no intervention for reducing peer reports of aggression (p = 0.03) and hyperactive and disruptive behaviour (p = 0.02)(table ⇓); no difference was seen for peer reports of prosocial behaviour or ratings of most liked children. (ebmh.bmj.com)