goodness of fit
noun phrase
: the conformity between an experimental result and theoretical expectation or between data and an approximating curve
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The predictability grades are based on the goodness of fit, with penalties for missing years.
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William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
William Baldwin, Forbes, 3 Sep. 2024
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