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  2. Extrapolation - Wikipedia

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    In mathematics, extrapolation is a type of estimation, beyond the original observation range, of the value of a variable on the basis of its relationship with another variable. It is similar to interpolation , which produces estimates between known observations, but extrapolation is subject to greater uncertainty and a higher risk of producing ...

  3. Misuse of statistics - Wikipedia

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    A few of the fallacies are explicitly or potentially statistical including sampling, statistical nonsense, statistical probability, false extrapolation, false interpolation and insidious generalization. All of the technical/mathematical problems of applied probability would fit in the single listed fallacy of statistical probability.

  4. Regression analysis - Wikipedia

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    Prediction outside this range of the data is known as extrapolation. Performing extrapolation relies strongly on the regression assumptions. The further the extrapolation goes outside the data, the more room there is for the model to fail due to differences between the assumptions and the sample data or the true values.

  5. Lies, damned lies, and statistics - Wikipedia

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    The origin of the phrase "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is unclear, but Mark Twain attributed it to Benjamin Disraeli [1] "Lies, damned lies, and statistics" is a phrase describing the persuasive power of statistics to bolster weak arguments, "one of the best, and best-known" critiques of applied statistics. [2]

  6. Misleading graph - Wikipedia

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    In statistics, a misleading graph, also known as a distorted graph, is a graph that misrepresents data, constituting a misuse of statistics and with the result that an incorrect conclusion may be derived from it.

  7. Catastrophic cancellation - Wikipedia

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  8. The Most Incompatible Zodiac Signs That Should Never, Ever ...

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    Why, a nurturing Cancer. Virgo thrives in the emotional depth and commitment that comes from a Cancer, and Cancer loves Virgo’s attention to detail—which means fabulous, well-thought-out gifts. 7.

  9. Reliability (statistics) - Wikipedia

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    Inter-method reliability assesses the degree to which test scores are consistent when there is a variation in the methods or instruments used. This allows inter-rater reliability to be ruled out. This allows inter-rater reliability to be ruled out.