statistical prediction
[/stəˈtɪstɪkəl prɪˈdɪkʃən/]
nounpl: statistical predictions
previsão estatística
1. A forecast or estimate of future outcomes based on analysis of historical data and statistical models
The statistical prediction model forecasted a 15% increase in sales next quarter.
O modelo de previsão estatística previu um aumento de 15% nas vendas no próximo trimestre.
2. A probabilistic statement about the likelihood of an event occurring, derived from quantitative data analysis
Weather services use statistical prediction to estimate rainfall patterns.
Os serviços meteorológicos usam previsão estatística para estimar padrões de chuva.
3. The process of applying statistical methods and algorithms to make informed guesses about future values or events
Machine learning relies heavily on statistical prediction techniques.
O aprendizado de máquina depende muito de técnicas de previsão estatística.
In Brazil, statistical prediction has gained significant importance in recent years with the growth of data science and analytics sectors, particularly in São Paulo's tech hub. The term 'previsão estatística' is widely used in academic and corporate environments, while 'predição' is increasingly popular in machine learning and AI contexts. In the USA, statistical prediction is fundamental to business intelligence, finance, and public policy decision-making.
Related Idioms & Phrases
crystal ball prediction (when statistical prediction is perceived as overly certain)
based on the numbers (referring to decisions made from statistical predictions)
statistical educated guess (when acknowledging the probabilistic nature of predictions)
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