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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
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Fields of Study > mathematics and statistics > prediction
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prediction

Definition:
The prediction or projection of the nature of future problems or existing conditions based upon the extrapolation or interpretation of existing scientific data or by the application of scientific methodology.
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mathematics and statistics
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/35747
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