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German translation: robust

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English term or phrase:	robust
German translation:	robust
Entered by:	R. A. Stegemann

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15:58 Aug 24, 2004

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Social Sciences - Mathematics & Statistics / economics and other statistically based sciences

English term or phrase: robust

This is a statistical term that describes empirical models that remain valid when subjected to a large variety of different statistical tests.

R. A. Stegemann KudoZ activity Questions: 665 (4 open) (6 without valid answers) (3 closed without grading) Answers: 1221 Thailand
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robust

Explanation:
IMO it's the same in German ...

robust (Definition)
Ein Verfahren der analytischen Statistik heißt robust, wenn es näherungsweise auch bei bestimmten Abweichungen (z.B. Ausreißern) von den Voraussetzungen, unter denen es abgeleitet wurde, gültig ist.
from: http://www.mh-hannover.de/institute/biometrie/JUMBO/bio/glos...

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Michael Pauls
Germany
Local time: 06:47

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Im statistischen Bezug scheint mir das Wort jetzt auch doch die gleiche Bedeutung zu haben. Nur war die Erklärung etwas abweichend.

Vielen Dank an Johanna fuer ihren ausgezeichneten Hinweis. Viele Grüße an alle anderen für Ihre wohl wollende Unterstützung.
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