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MSWD [1 record]

Record 1 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statistical Surveys
  • Scientific Measurements and Analyses
CONT

The basic principle involved is to evaluate critically how much the step ages on the plateau differ from one another. This is done by calculating the relevant Mean Square Weighted Deviate(MSWD=F). This parameter measures the scatter of individual step ages, with their associated errors... from the mean.

OBS

mean square weighted deviate; MSWD : term and abbreviation used at Natural Resources Canada-Earth Sciences Sector.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
  • Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
CONT

Pour connaître la validité d'un âge, il est nécessaire de discuter de deux critères : sa qualité «mathématique» illustrée par la valeur de l'indice statistique MSWD (MSWD = Mean Square of Weighted Deviates : Déviation pondérée de la régression par moindres carrés). Il s'agit globalement d'une mesure du rapport de l'éparpillement observé des points [...]

OBS

indice des déviations pondérées : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre.

Spanish

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