explained variance

[ɪkˈspleɪnd ˈvɛəriəns]
noun
variância explicada
1. In statistics, the proportion of the total variance in a dependent variable that is accounted for or predicted by an independent variable or set of variables in a regression model
The explained variance of the model was 0.85, indicating that 85% of the variation in student test scores could be attributed to study hours.
A variância explicada do modelo foi 0,85, indicando que 85% da variação nas notas dos testes dos alunos poderia ser atribuída às horas de estudo.
2. A measure of how well a statistical model fits the observed data, typically expressed as a percentage or coefficient of determination (R²)
Researchers calculated the explained variance to assess whether their predictive model was effective.
Os pesquisadores calcularam a variância explicada para avaliar se seu modelo preditivo era eficaz.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, research, and data science contexts in both Brazil and the United States. It is essential terminology in statistics courses and professional data analysis. The concept is culturally neutral and universally understood in the scientific community across English and Portuguese-speaking countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
variance explainedR-squaredcoefficient of determinationpredictive power
Antonyms / Antônimos
unexplained varianceresidual varianceerror variance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
variância explicada
Standard term used in Brazilian statistical and academic contexts
São Paulo
variância explicada
Common usage in technical and business analytics
Portugal
variância explicada
Standard usage in Portuguese academic and statistical literature
USA/Academic English
explained variance
Widely used term in statistical, scientific, and business research contexts

Related Words

regression analysisstatistical variancegoodness of fitmodel performancecorrelation coefficientprediction accuracy

Related Idioms & Phrases

how much of the variance does the model explain
the explained portion of the variation
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