Bayesian Statistics
The Bayesian Information Criterion (BIC) is a statistical tool used for model selection among a finite set of models. It provides a way to assess the trade-off between the goodness of fit of the model and its complexity, allowing for a balance between underfitting and overfitting. BIC is particularly useful when comparing models with different numbers of parameters, as it penalizes more complex models to prevent them from being favored solely due to their ability to fit the data closely.
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