distance-based analysis
[/ˈdɪstəns beɪst əˈnæləsɪs/]
nounpl: distance-based analyses
análise baseada em distância
1. A statistical or computational method that analyzes data by measuring distances between observations, samples, or variables to identify patterns, relationships, or classifications
The researcher conducted a distance-based analysis to cluster the genetic sequences into distinct populations.
O pesquisador realizou uma análise baseada em distância para agrupar as sequências genéticas em populações distintas.
2. A technique used in multivariate statistics and machine learning to determine similarity or dissimilarity between data points using distance metrics
Distance-based analysis methods like k-nearest neighbors are widely used in classification tasks.
Métodos de análise baseada em distância como k-vizinhos mais próximos são amplamente utilizados em tarefas de classificação.
3. An analytical approach commonly applied in ecology, bioinformatics, and spatial statistics to understand relationships based on proximity or dissimilarity measures
The distance-based analysis revealed significant ecological differences between the sampling sites.
A análise baseada em distância revelou diferenças ecológicas significativas entre os locais de amostragem.
Distance-based analysis is a highly specialized term used primarily in scientific, academic, and technical contexts. It is particularly prevalent in Brazilian and Portuguese scientific literature within fields such as bioinformatics, ecology, and statistical analysis. The term is not commonly used in everyday conversation but is standard terminology in university research programs and international scientific publications.
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