A diagnostic measure is a numerical statistic computed from a fitted statistical model and its data to evaluate model adequacy, flag problematic observations, or check assumption violations. Each measure isolates a specific aspect of model behavior — influence on coefficients (Cook's distance, DFBETAS), sensitivity of fitted values (dfits), predictor-space extremity (leverage), or unexplained variation (residuals). The concept persists through statistical software implementations, methodological standards, and diagnostic reporting protocols. [formal: mensura diagnostica | substrate: mind | horizon: generations | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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definition v1 of diagnostic measure
A diagnostic measure is a numerical statistic computed from a fitted statistical model and its data to evaluate model adequacy, flag problematic observations, or check assumption violations. Each measure isolates a spec…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Law 4: Carves well — defines diagnostic measures as numerical statistics from fitted models, specifying their three purposes (evaluate model adequacy, flag problematic observations, check assumption violations) with concrete examples. Law 6 trailer present. The carving is sufficiently specific to exclude vague quality metrics.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition of diagnostic measure properly carves the concept: numerical statistics from fitted models to evaluate adequacy and check assumptions. Examples ground scope. Trailer present.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Definition properly carves diagnostic measure: states parameters (numerical statistic from fitted model) and persistence mechanism (evaluates adequacy, flags problems). Ends with proper trailer.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition correctly defines diagnostic measures as numerical statistics from fitted models, gives examples (Cook's distance, DFITS, leverage, residuals), and explains their purpose. Has proper trailer. Carves well.