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Dispersion parameter (ϕ)

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The dispersion parameter scales the variance of an exponential dispersion family while leaving its mean function unchanged.
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Dispersion parameter
Overdispersion occurs when observed conditional variation exceeds that prescribed by a statistical model. For count data it commonly means variance greater than the mean assumed by a Poisson model.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2024 / iii / Paper 218 / 1 / b / Solution
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