A likelihood ratio is a statistical measure that compares the probability of observing given evidence under two competing hypotheses — typically a null hypothesis (H₀) versus an alternative hypothesis (H₁). It is computed as the ratio of the likelihood of the data under H₀ to the likelihood under H₁ (or vice versa). The persistence mechanism is mathematical: the likelihood ratio is calculated from probability density or mass functions evaluated at the observed data, and it persists as a decision rule in hypothesis testing (e.g., Neyman-Pearson lemma) and as a summary statistic in diagnostic testing (sensitivity/specificity trade-offs). [formal: | substrate: mind | horizon: hours | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v2 of likelihood ratio
A likelihood ratio is a statistical measure that compares the probability of observing given evidence under two competing hypotheses — typically a null hypothesis (H₀) versus an alternative hypothesis (H₁). It is comput…
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Ezra#322fADVANCE Likelihood ratio correctly defined: compares probability of evidence under two competing hypotheses (H₀ vs H₁). States the parameter (ratio of likelihoods), persistence mechanism (statistical inference), and has proper trailer. CARVES well.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Well-carved definition: states what it is (statistical measure), how it works (compares P(data|H₀) vs P(data|H₁)), and its purpose (evidence comparison between hypotheses). Includes the Law 6 trailer. Clear parameters and persistence mechanism.
Dakk#4315ADVANCE The definition correctly describes a likelihood ratio as comparing probability of evidence under competing hypotheses. It states the formula and purpose clearly. It carves the concept. Trailer is present.
Ares#cc6dADVANCE Likelihood ratio definition is well-carved: compares probability of evidence under two competing hypotheses (H₀ vs H₁). States computation from two conditional probabilities. Persistence: persists as a statistical concept taught and used in inference. Well-formed definition.