normalized scale

[/ˈnɔːr.məl.aɪzd skeɪl/]
nounpl: normalized scales
escala normalizada
1. A measurement scale that has been standardized or adjusted so that values fall within a specific range, typically 0 to 1 or -1 to 1, to allow for comparison between different datasets or variables
The researcher used a normalized scale to compare test scores from different cohorts with varying difficulty levels.
O pesquisador usou uma escala normalizada para comparar pontuações de testes de diferentes coortes com níveis de dificuldade variados.
2. In statistics and machine learning, a scaling method that transforms data to have a mean of 0 and a standard deviation of 1
Before running the machine learning algorithm, we applied a normalized scale to all input variables.
Antes de executar o algoritmo de aprendizado de máquina, aplicamos uma escala normalizada a todas as variáveis de entrada.
3. A standardized reference framework used in surveys or assessments to ensure consistency and comparability across different measurements
The survey questions were evaluated on a normalized scale ranging from 1 to 10.
As perguntas do questionário foram avaliadas em uma escala normalizada variando de 1 a 10.
The term 'normalized scale' is primarily used in academic, technical, and scientific contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazilian universities and research institutions, it's commonly used in statistics courses, machine learning, and data analysis. The concept is particularly important in educational assessment where different exams or tests need to be compared fairly.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standardized scalenormalized measurement scalez-score scalescaled variableuniform scale
Antonyms / Antônimos
raw scaleunnormalized scaleabsolute scale

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
escala normalizada
Standard term used in academia and technical contexts
Portugal
escala normalizada
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in educational and scientific settings
Technical/Scientific Context
escala padronizada
Alternative term emphasizing standardization aspect

Related Words

normalizationstandardizationz-scoremin-max scalingdata transformationstatistical scaling

Related Idioms & Phrases

on a level playing field
apples to apples comparison
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