chi-by-eye
The practice of deciding between statistical models based on a plot, rather than a…The practice of deciding between statistical models based on a plot, rather than a formal procedure.
Meaning
1 senses(humorous, uncountable)The practice of deciding between statistical models based on a plot, rather than a formal procedure.
Origin
Alluding to the χ² test ("chi squared test") used to formally test a statistical hypothesiAlluding to the χ² test ("chi squared test") used to formally test a statistical hypothesis.
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Word family
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable