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POINT ESTIMATE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-01-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- point estimate
1, record 1, English, point%20estimate
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- single point estimate 2, record 1, English, single%20point%20estimate
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A numerical value obtained in a sample and considered the best estimate of the population from which the sample is taken. 3, record 1, English, - point%20estimate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For example, x and s are point estimates of µ and [sigma], which represent the mean and the standard deviation. A confidence interval is typically constructed around the point estimate. 3, record 1, English, - point%20estimate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[A point estimate] is the single best estimate of a population value when determined by a sample. 4, record 1, English, - point%20estimate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
point estimate: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 1, English, - point%20estimate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- estimation ponctuelle
1, record 1, French, estimation%20ponctuelle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Valeur numérique obtenue dans un échantillon et considérée comme la meilleure estimation du paramètre de la population d'où provient l'échantillon. 2, record 1, French, - estimation%20ponctuelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Par exemple, x et s sont des estimations ponctuelles de μ et de [sigma] qui représentent la moyenne et l'écart type. On construit habituellement un intervalle de confiance autour de l'estimation ponctuelle. 2, record 1, French, - estimation%20ponctuelle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
estimation ponctuelle : terme et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 3, record 1, French, - estimation%20ponctuelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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