Degrees of Freedom
Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 5:45 am
Doc: I need something for one of my classes and need a quick answer please. My question is: What is your new definition for statistical term “degrees of freedom?” Thanks. - Anonymous
Anon: Quick answer? OK. I typed this quickly: An intentional and predetermined reduction in sample size to provide a conservative data adjustment to compensate for research error.
I hope that’s what you need. However, if you or anyone else needs a detailed explanation of Degrees of Freedom, here is a link to “The Research Doctor Archive,” click here. Degrees of Freedom is at the top of the page.
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Anon: Quick answer? OK. I typed this quickly: An intentional and predetermined reduction in sample size to provide a conservative data adjustment to compensate for research error.
I hope that’s what you need. However, if you or anyone else needs a detailed explanation of Degrees of Freedom, here is a link to “The Research Doctor Archive,” click here. Degrees of Freedom is at the top of the page.
(Want to comment on this question? Click on the POSTREPLY button under the question.)