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binning

 

[ หˆbษชnษชล‹ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

data analysis

Binning is a data preprocessing technique used to categorize continuous data into discrete intervals or 'bins'. This method facilitates data analysis and visualization by simplifying the representation of complex data sets. Binning can enhance data interpretability and reduce noise, aiding in the identification of patterns and trends. Common applications include histogram generation and decision tree algorithms in machine learning.

Synonyms

categorization, discretization

Examples of usage

  • The analyst used binning to create a histogram of the age distribution.
  • Binning the data helped in revealing trends that were otherwise obscured.
  • In machine learning, binning can improve the model's predictive performance.

Translations

Translations of the word "binning" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น binning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคจเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Binning

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pengelompokan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฝั–ะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bining

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒ‹ใƒณใ‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท binning

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ binning

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท binning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”์ด๋‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชุฌู…ูŠุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bining

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bining

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†็ฎฑ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bining

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bining

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฝะธะฝะณ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ binning

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ binning

Etymology

The term 'binning' originated in the field of statistics. Binning refers to the process of converting continuous data into discrete categories known as bins. The word 'bin' itself has its roots in the Old Norse word 'bin', which means a container or receptacle. Over time, as data analysis techniques evolved, the application of binning became prominent in various fields, including computer science, data science, and statistical modeling. The history of binning dates back to the early days of data visualization when statisticians sought ways to simplify data representation. As technology advanced, the method was integrated into algorithms that required data reduction and simplification. Today, binning is a fundamental aspect of data analysis, widely used for organizing large datasets into manageable sections.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,010, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.