missing value
[ˈmɪsɪŋ ˈvæljuː]
nounpl: missing values
valor ausente
1. A data point that is not present or unknown in a dataset, represented by special symbols such as NA, NULL, or blank cells
The dataset contained several missing values that needed to be handled before analysis.
O conjunto de dados continha vários valores ausentes que precisavam ser tratados antes da análise.
2. In statistics and data science, an absence of information for a particular variable in an observation
Missing values can introduce bias if not properly managed in the statistical model.
Os valores ausentes podem introduzir viés se não forem adequadamente gerenciados no modelo estatístico.
3. A gap or empty cell in a spreadsheet, database, or data table
We used imputation techniques to fill in the missing values in our survey responses.
Usamos técnicas de imputação para preencher os valores ausentes nas respostas da pesquisa.
This term is primarily used in technical and academic contexts in both Brazil and the USA, particularly in data science, statistics, and information technology fields. In Brazil, 'valor ausente' is the standard translation used in universities and tech companies. The concept has become increasingly important with the rise of big data and machine learning applications.
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