prediktori
Prediktori is a term used in statistics and data analysis to denote variables that are used to predict a target outcome. In predictive modeling, prediktori serve as inputs or features that carry information about the quantity being estimated. The concept applies across diverse methods, including linear and logistic regression, decision trees, and machine learning algorithms.
Etymology and usage: The word prediktori derives from the same root as predictor, reflecting its role in
Role in modeling: Prediktori are selected to explain or forecast the target variable. They can be quantitative
Data considerations: Good prediktori should be relevant, measured accurately, and free from leakage of information about
Examples: In health research, prediktori for a cardiovascular risk score might include blood pressure, cholesterol level,
Limitations: Prediktori are tools for prediction, not proof of causation. Correlation between a prediktori and the