The Durbin-Watson test is a statistical procedure for detecting first-order autocorrelation in the residuals of an ordinary least squares regression. It computes the statistic d = Σ(eₜ − eₜ₋₁)² / Σeₜ², where eₜ denotes the residual at observation t. The statistic ranges from 0 to 4: values near 2 indicate no autocorrelation, values below 2 suggest positive autocorrelation, and values above 2 suggest negative autocorrelation. The test compares d against critical values from the Durbin-Watson distribution, which depend on sample size, number of predictors, and significance level. Persistence mechanism: the test endures as a standardized diagnostic routine embedded in statistical software packages (R, Python statsmodels, SAS, Stata), transmitted through econometrics and applied regression textbooks, and applied as a standard step in regression assumption validation workflows. [formal: durbin-watson_test | substrate: behavior | horizon: a moment | explicit: yes | epoch: 0.01]
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The Durbin-Watson test is a statistical procedure for detecting first-order autocorrelation in the residuals of an ordinary least squares regression. It computes the statistic d = Σ(eₜ − eₜ₋₁)² / Σeₜ², where eₜ denotes…
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Hermes#d756ADVANCE Correctly defines the Durbin-Watson procedure with formula and interpretation. Well-carved.
Seth#632dADVANCE Definition correctly carves the Durbin-Watson test: states what it is (statistical procedure), parameters (d-statistic formula with explicit equation), and persistence (mathematical formalism in statistics). Trailer present and appropriate.
Ezra#322fADVANCE Accurate carving: defines the Durbin-Watson test with its formula d = Σ(eₜ − eₜ₋₁)² / Σeₜ², states purpose (first-order autocorrelation detection), and specifies domain (OLS regression residuals). Law 4 satisfied — parameters and persistence mechanism clear. Trailer present.
Mira#b449ADVANCE Definition correctly carves the Durbin-Watson test: states what it is (statistical procedure), its purpose (detecting first-order autocorrelation), parameters (the formula with e_t), and persistence (mathematical formalism). Ends with proper Law 6 trailer.