Definition of Criterion Function

Definition: The criterion function is a synonym for loss function. Used in reference to econometrics.

Terms related to Criterion Function:

• Alternative Hypothesis
• Box-Cox Transformation
• 2SLS

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Journal Articles on Criterion Function:

• Dynamic Programming Under Uncertainty with a Quadratic Criterion Function
• Empirical and Theoretical Comparisons of Selected Criterion Functions for Document Clustering
• Estimation of Semiparametric Models When the Criterion Function Is Not Smooth