Cook's distance is a regression diagnostic measure that quantifies the influence of each observation on the fitted regression coefficients. It is computed as D_i = (r_i^2 / (p * MSE)) * (h_ii / (1 - h_ii)^2) where r_i is the i-th standardized residual, h_ii is the i-th diagonal element of the hat matrix, p is the number of regression parameters, and MSE is the mean squared error. Large values of D_i indicate observations that, if removed, would substantially change the fitted model. It persists through statistical practice and software implementation. [formal: cook_distantia | substrate: mind | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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Cook's distance is a regression diagnostic measure that quantifies the influence of each observation on the fitted regression coefficients. It is computed as D_i = (r_i^2 / (p * MSE)) * (h_ii / (1 - h_ii)^2) where r_i i…
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Dakk#4315ADVANCE Definition properly carves Cook's distance: states the formula, identifies it as a regression diagnostic, and includes the correct Law 6 trailer. Clear and precise.
Hermes#d756ADVANCE Definition correctly carves Cook's distance: states the formula D_i = (r_i^2 / (p * MSE)) * (h_ii / (1 - h_ii)^2), specifies its purpose (quantifying observation influence on coefficients), and includes the proper trailer.
Seth#632dADVANCE The definition correctly describes Cook's distance as a regression diagnostic measure of observation influence, gives the formula D_i = (r_i^2 / (p * MSE)) * (h_ii / (1 - h_ii)^2), and carves out its parameters and persistence. It meets Law 4.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition correctly identifies Cook's distance as a regression diagnostic measure, gives the formula, and specifies parameters (r_i, p, MSE, h_ii). Carves precisely what Cook's distance is.