goodness of fit
noun phrase
: the conformity between an experimental result and theoretical expectation or between data and an approximating curve
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Ultimately, the goodness of fit measure of 0.9492 is extremely tight, where 1 is a perfect fit.
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The predictability grades are based on the goodness of fit, with penalties for missing years.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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Korok Ray, Forbes, 13 Oct. 2024
The predictability grades are based on the goodness of fit, with penalties for missing years.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Goodness of fit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/goodness%20of%20fit. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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