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How do I validate my multiple linear regression model?

I have split my data into two parts. I have used my 80% data to build a multiple regression linear model. Now I want to test it using my rest 20% data. What tools on Minitab do I have to make this ...
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Mean squared error — internal and external validation

This is probably a very easy question... but I am not quite sure what the right answer should be.. I have validated 3 beforehand selected models. I have done internal cross validation and I have ...
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How to write a loop in R to select multiple regression model and validate it?

I would like to run a loop in R. I have never done this before, so I would be very grateful for your help ! I have a sample set: 25 objects. I would like to draw 1 object from it and use it as a ...
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Mixing User Data For Cross-Validation

I have data from 12 users, and want to perform cross-validation. Is it necessary that I create my training and test data from different users, or can all of the data be randomized, and then split into ...
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Using components from PCA as index / measurement?

I have used Principal Component Analysis to find main components that desribe the perceptions of the environment. The goal is to use those main components as index / measurement for another study. My ...
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Is a different CV arrangement the same as a validation set?

I have a smallish dataset ~ 1500 rows X 500 columns. I've been using a standard 5 fold CV setup where row 1 = CV set1, row2 = CV set2, ... row 6 = CV set1,etc. I'm at the point where I'm trying to ...
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What are acceptable validation or cross validation error rates?

Is there a commonly acceptable error rate for validation? As in, if the error rate is less than X %, then my machine learning method would be considered "successful". I'm looking for something ...
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What is the procedure for “bootstrap validation” (a.k.a. “resampling cross-validation”)?

"Bootstrap validation"/"resampling cross-validation" is new to me, but was discussed by the answer to this question. I gather it involves 2 types of data: the real data and simulated data, where a ...
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What is a good academic citation for cross-validation?

I performed a holdout cross-validation analysis on a multilevel model fit. The purpose of this was to show that we didn't have a problem with over-fitting, for which it worked just fine. Now we are ...
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Difference between Step validation and Cross validation

I'm trying to model some chemical data from a series of spectra. I've gone through the preprocessing step and selected "autoscale" (I'm using Pirouette). And when it comes to validation I'm a little ...
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How to choose training and test sets

I would like to propose a single model (decision tree), that is very variable, and validate it. I have choosen parameters after I had obtained good quality measures with a cross-validation. I could ...
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Minimal number of samples/conversions for statistical validity

We are measuring conversion rates (% of visitors who bought) on an e-commerce site. The test apply to a segment of visitors who meet specific criteria (for example people from a certain country). ...