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Estimation


Definition:

Estimation theory deals with methods of estimating population distribution parameters (i.e. the distribution parameters of variable under study). In estimation theory one distinguishes parametric estimation, nonparametric estimation, point estimation and interval estimation.


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GUS – Departament Programowania, Koordynacji Badań i Rejestrów
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