inlier

Meanings

• noun

  A data point that is close to other data points in a dataset, especially when the other data points form a distinct cluster.

  - "The inliers in this dataset represent the data points that are most likely to belong to the same group."
  - "By identifying the inliers, we can distinguish them from the outliers and improve the accuracy of our model."

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Variants

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inlier , inliers

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Etymology

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The term 'inlier' comes from statistics and data analysis. It is derived from the word 'lie' which means 'to place or put', and the prefix 'in-' which indicates 'being within'.

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1. The term 'inlier' was first used in statistics in the early 20th century.

2. Inliers are also known as 'good data points' or 'typical data points'.

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1. outlier: An outlier is a data point that is significantly different from other data points in a dataset. In contrast to inliers, outliers do not belong to the same cluster or group as the majority of the data points.

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The term 'inlier' does not have significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance beyond its usage in statistics and data analysis.

How to Memorize "inlier"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize the concept of inliers, visualize a dataset as a cluster of points. Inliers are the points that are close to the center of the cluster, while outliers are the points that are far away from the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'inlier' with the idea of 'belonging to a group'. Inliers are the data points that belong to the same group or cluster as the majority of the data points.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Inliers are In' to remember the definition. Inliers are the data points that are 'In' the same group or cluster as the majority of the data points.

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