Kaplan–Meier estimator

non-parametric statistic used to estimate the survival function
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Kaplan–Meier estimator
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Kaplan–Meier estimator

Summary

Kaplan–Meier estimator is an estimator[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • Kaplan–Meier estimator's instance of is recorded as estimator[3].
  • Paul Meier is named after Kaplan–Meier estimator[4].
  • Edward L. Kaplan is named after Kaplan–Meier estimator[5].
  • Kaplan–Meier estimator is part of statistics[6].
  • Kaplan–Meier estimator is used for Kaplan–Meier estimate[7].
  • Kaplan–Meier estimator's Commons category is recorded as Kaplan–Meier estimator[8].
  • Kaplan–Meier estimator's facet of is recorded as non-parametric statistics[9].
  • Kaplan–Meier estimator's NCI Thesaurus ID is recorded as C85436[10].

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Definition and Type

Kaplan–Meier estimator's instance of is recorded as estimator[3].

Origins

Things named after include Paul Meier[4], a statistician[11], 1924–2011[12], of United States[13], awarded the Guggenheim Fellowship[14], specialised in statistician[15] and Edward L. Kaplan[5], a scientist[16], 1920–2006[17], of United States[18], awarded the Putnam Fellow[19].

Use and Application

Kaplan–Meier estimator is used for Kaplan–Meier estimate[7]. It is part of statistics[6].

Why It Matters

Kaplan–Meier estimator has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2] It is known by 13 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

References

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  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  2. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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