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exploratory statistics

[/ɪkˈsplɔːrətɔːri stəˈtɪstɪks/]
noun
estatística exploratória
1. A preliminary analysis of data using statistical and graphical techniques to summarize main characteristics, patterns, and anomalies before formal hypothesis testing or modeling
The team used exploratory statistics to understand the distribution of variables before building their regression model.
A equipe utilizou estatística exploratória para compreender a distribuição das variáveis antes de construir seu modelo de regressão.
2. Statistical methods focused on discovering patterns, trends, and insights in datasets through visualization and summary statistics
Exploratory statistics revealed several outliers in the dataset that required further investigation.
A estatística exploratória revelou vários valores atípicos no conjunto de dados que exigiam investigação adicional.
Synonyms
exploratory data analysisEDAdescriptive statisticspreliminary analysis
Antonyms
confirmatory statisticshypothesis testinginferential statistics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estatística exploratória
Standard term used in Brazilian academic and professional contexts
Portugal
estatística exploratória
Standard term used in Portuguese academic contexts
General Brazilian
análise exploratória de dados
Alternative expression commonly used, often abbreviated as AED

Related Idioms & Phrases

dig into the data
get a feel for the data
preliminary investigation of data
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