goodness of fit
Definition
Degree of assurance or confidence to which the results of a sample survey or test can be relied upon for making dependable projections. Described as the degree of linear correlation of variables, it is computed with the statistical methods such as chi square test or coefficient of determination.
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goodness of fit is in the Statistics, Mathematics, & Analysis subject.
goodness of fit appears in the definitions of the following terms: coefficient of determination (r2) and chi square (c2) test
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