What is the Interpretation of Log Likelihood in Molecular Data Analysis?

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The discussion centers on the interpretation of log likelihood (logL) values in molecular data analysis, specifically using software that implements Hidden Markov Models (HMM) alongside the EM Algorithm and Viterbi algorithm. The participant shares a logL value of -484.1534290649416 and seeks clarification on whether a lower negative logL indicates a better model fit. It is established that lower negative logL values generally suggest a better model performance, as they indicate a higher likelihood of the observed data under the model.

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Hello,

I am a Bio informatician and encountered Likelihood while executing the Molecular data. I have used one software that is using the Hidden Markov Model in addition to the EM Algorithm and Viterbi algorithm. After calculations are done already, in addition to the output, it is giving me some logL values.

The logL values are like below:

logL = -484.1534290649416

I just want to know how it is inferred? If it is very low in negative then the executed output is better or not? I have read some articles about log likelihood but they only explained about the whole likelihood process.

Note: There is no graph. It is only showing the logL values.

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