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likelihood function

a formula that yields the probability of obtaining a particular distribution of values in a sample for each known value of an associated population parameter. In other words, it indicates how likely a particular population is to produce the observed sample data under certain conditions.

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December 27th 2024

framing

framing

n. the process of defining the context or issues surrounding a question, problem, or event in a way that serves to influence how the context or issues are perceived and evaluated. Also called framing effect. See also reframing.