linear discrimination
[/ˈlɪniər dɪˌskrɪməˈneɪʃən/]
nounpl: linear discriminations
discriminação linear
1. A statistical or machine learning method that uses linear functions to separate or classify data into distinct categories based on observable characteristics
The algorithm employed linear discrimination to classify patients as either having or not having the disease based on their blood test results.
O algoritmo empregou discriminação linear para classificar os pacientes como tendo ou não a doença com base em seus resultados de exame de sangue.
2. In statistics, a technique that finds a linear combination of features that best separates two or more classes
Linear discrimination analysis helped identify which features were most important for distinguishing between spam and legitimate emails.
A análise de discriminação linear ajudou a identificar quais características eram mais importantes para distinguir entre e-mails de spam e legítimos.
3. The practice of treating individuals differently based on a linear relationship between observable characteristics and assumed group membership
The study revealed evidence of linear discrimination in hiring practices based on educational credentials.
O estudo revelou evidência de discriminação linear nas práticas de contratação baseada em credenciais educacionais.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, scientific, and technology sectors in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it gained prominence with the expansion of data science and machine learning education in major universities and tech hubs. The term is language-neutral in technical communities and is used identically across Portuguese and English-speaking countries in statistical and computational contexts.
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