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likelihood ratio  

Definition

  • The likelihood ratio is used to compare different data models, perform hypothesis tests, and construct confidence intervals. The likelihood of a model is a measure of how well the model fits the observed data. [Source: Encyclopedia of Epidemiology; Likelihood Ratio]

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