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statistical model

statistical model A statistical model is a mathematical way of describing data so researchers can test how well the model fits the data and evaluate the assumptions and values used in the analysis.

A statistical model is a mathematical way of describing data so researchers can test how well the model fits the data and evaluate the assumptions and values used in the analysis. Common kinds include linear, binomial, and polynomial models.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Models, Statistical” (D015233).
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