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# What is MSE?

MSE = Mean Squared Error

It measures the amount of error in a statistical model. Shows how much the values of a set differ from the mean (average) value, squared.

The lower the MSE = the better the modell/predictions. The higher the MSE = the worse the modell/predictions.

Statistical model - with errors:

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# Calculation: Formula


# Calculation: Example

Let’s say you have the sales data of a product of all months.