error statistics
131least squares approximation — ▪ statistics in statistics, a method for estimating the true value of some quantity based on a consideration of errors (error) in observations or measurements. In particular, the line (function) that minimizes the sum of the squared… …
132normal distribution — Statistics. a theoretical frequency distribution represented by a normal curve. Also called Gaussian distribution. [1895 1900] * * * In statistics, a frequency distribution in the shape of the classic bell curve. It accurately represents most… …
