What are Degrees of Freedom?

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Degrees of freedom is a term used in statistics to describe the number of independent observations in a sample or a statistical test. It is an important concept because it determines the precision and reliability of the sample estimates and statistical tests.

The degrees of freedom are defined as the number of independent values that can…

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Senior Data Analyst | Always looking for new and exciting ways to turn complex data into actionable insights | https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-zhu-53105765/