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Model Checking Flashcards

(10 cards)

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What is the main difference between model selection and traditional hypothesis testing?

A

Model selection compares many models at once to find the best balance of fit and simplicity, while traditional hypothesis testing compares one model against a null hypothesis.

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What does AIC measure?

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AIC measures the quality of a model based on its goodness of fit and complexity (number of parameters).

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Why is a lower AIC better?

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Because it indicates a model that fits the data well with fewer parameters, avoiding overfitting.

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What does ΔAIC tell you?

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ΔAIC is the difference between a model’s AIC and the best model’s AIC, indicating how close or far it is from the best model.

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What is model averaging, and when should you use it?

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Model averaging combines predictions or estimates from multiple models weighted by their AIC weights, used when no single model is clearly the best.

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What is the purpose of log-likelihood in model comparison?

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Log-likelihood quantifies how well the model explains the data and is used in calculating AIC.

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If two models have a ΔAIC less than 2, what should you consider?

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Consider that both models have similar support and it might be better to use model averaging.

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What does AIC penalize, and why?

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AIC penalizes models with more parameters to avoid overfitting.

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What is an advantage of using all-subsets model selection?

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It tests all possible variable combinations, ensuring you find the best model among all options.

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How do AIC weights help in model interpretation?

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They estimate the probability that each model is the best among the candidates, helping to weigh models in inference.

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