probit
/ˈprɒbɪt
/noun Statistics
A unit of probability based on deviation from the mean of a standard distribution.They estimated the parameters of the model using a generalized linear model with a binomial error distribution and a probit link function....
- This distribution forms the base for the probit model, which is the model is used here.
- For example, cumulative per cent germination is probit transformed and then paired with the temperature-time at which the probit was observed.
Origin
1930s: from prob(ability un)it.
Rhymes
- throw one's weight about (or around)
- throw one's weight behind
- throw (or cast or shed) light on
- throw (or catch) someone off balance
- throw (or chuck)a seven
- throw (or knock) someone for a loop
- throw (or pour) cold water on
- throw-over
- throw people together
- throw pillow
- throw rug
- throw shade
- throw shapes
- throw someone a bone
- throw someone a curve
- throw someone a curveball
- throw someone out
- throw someone over
- throw someone to the dogs
- throw someone to the lions
- throw someone to the wolves
- throw someone under the bus
- throw something away
- throw something back in someone's face
- throw something down