Studentization

n. a procedure to eliminate a nuisance parameter in particular calculations. It transforms a statistic whose distribution of probable values relies upon the unknown parameter into one whose distribution relies on quantities that can be derived from the sample data. Such transformed statistics are described as “Studentized.” [Student, pseudonym of William S. Gosset (1876–1937), British statistician]

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November 27th 2024

respiratory sinus arrhythmia (RSA)

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