What is the difference between RMSE and standard deviation?

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The discussion clarifies the distinction between Root Mean Square Error (RMSE) and standard deviation. RMSE serves as an estimator derived from model results, particularly in regression analysis, while standard deviation represents a population parameter. The two metrics are related, but RMSE is specifically used for assessing model accuracy, whereas standard deviation pertains to the theoretical distribution of data. An unbiased RMSE can equal the standard error under certain conditions.

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hello
can anyone explain what the difference is between RMSE and standard deviation. I am using RMSE in multivariate analysis but is it just the standard dev. why another name?
 
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It may be a quibble, but sometimes standard deviation means the theoretical value, while RMSE might be used for the value derived from the data. (I could be wrong).
 
evidenso said:
hello
can anyone explain what the difference is between RMSE and standard deviation. I am using RMSE in multivariate analysis but is it just the standard dev. why another name?

If I recall correctly, the standard deviation is an actual population parameter whereas the RMSE is based on a model (e.g. regression analysis). In other words, the RMSE is an estimator of the standard deviation based on your model results. If it is an unbiased estimator, then it will be equal to the standard error.

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