statistical model
[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl ˈmɑːdəl/]
nounpl: statistical models
modelo estatístico
1. A mathematical representation of the relationship between variables, used to describe, analyze, or predict data based on probability theory and statistical principles
The researcher developed a statistical model to predict consumer behavior based on historical sales data.
O pesquisador desenvolveu um modelo estatístico para prever o comportamento do consumidor com base em dados históricos de vendas.
2. A formal structure that specifies how observed data are generated from unobserved parameters through a probability distribution
The statistical model assumes that the data follows a normal distribution with unknown mean and variance.
O modelo estatístico assume que os dados seguem uma distribuição normal com média e variância desconhecidas.
3. A simplified representation of a complex system used for inference, hypothesis testing, or forecasting
Climate scientists use sophisticated statistical models to project future temperature changes.
Cientistas do clima usam modelos estatísticos sofisticados para projetar mudanças futuras de temperatura.
In Brazil, statistical modeling is increasingly important in business, particularly in financial services, marketing analytics, and public policy. In the USA, statistical models are fundamental to industries ranging from healthcare to technology. The term is used uniformly across both countries in academic and professional settings, reflecting the international nature of statistical science.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fit a statistical model
build a statistical model
validate a statistical model
test a statistical model
refine a statistical model
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