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Approximation vs Pseudocorrelation - What's the difference?

approximation | pseudocorrelation |

In mathematics terms the difference between approximation and pseudocorrelation

is that approximation is an imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose while pseudocorrelation is an approximation to a cross-correlation made using Monte Carlo methods.

As nouns the difference between approximation and pseudocorrelation

is that approximation is the act, process or result of approximating while pseudocorrelation is an approximation to a cross-correlation made using Monte Carlo methods.

approximation

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act, process or result of approximating.
  • (mathematics) An imprecise solution or result that is adequate for a defined purpose.
  • (medicine) The act of bringing together the edges of tissue to be sutured.
  • Derived terms

    * approximation problem * approximation property * approximation theory

    See also

    * interpolation ----

    pseudocorrelation

    English

    Alternative forms

    * pseudo-correlation

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) An approximation to a cross-correlation made using Monte Carlo methods