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residual sum of squares

in statistics, measure of the discrepancy between the data and an estimation model
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residual sum of squares

Summary

residual sum of squares is an optimality criterion[1]. It has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

Key Facts

  • residual sum of squares's instance of is recorded as optimality criterion[3].
  • residual sum of squares is used for model selection[4].
  • residual sum of squares's maintained by WikiProject is recorded as WikiProject Mathematics[5].

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Definition and Type

residual sum of squares's instance of is recorded as optimality criterion[3].

Use and Application

residual sum of squares is used for model selection[4].

Why It Matters

residual sum of squares has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[2]

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [2] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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