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synonym Comparative
蓋然性
VS
最尤推定

Differences Between "蓋然性" and "最尤推定"

Option A
蓋然性
Meaning
probability, likelihood, possibility
Reading
がいぜんせい (gaizensei)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
科学的な分析により、その仮説の蓋然性が高まった。
Scientific analysis increased the probability of that hypothesis.
Option B
最尤推定
Meaning
maximum likelihood estimation
Reading
さいゆうすいてい (saiyuusuitei)
Syllabus Level
C2
Practical Example
私は最尤推定に興味があります。
I am interested in maximum likelihood estimation.

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Which word fits this context: "(probability, likelihood, possibility)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 蓋然性: Refers to the degree to which something is likely to happen or be true. Similar to 可能性 (kanousei) but often implies a more objective or logical assessment of probability rather than just a general possibility. Used in formal contexts, especially in statistics, philosophy, or academic discussions.
- 最尤推定: Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR C2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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