Maximum likelihood estimation

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007051",
  "term": "Maximum likelihood estimation",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A statistical method for estimating the parameters of a model by finding the parameter values that maximize the likelihood function. This function quantifies how probable the observed data are for a given set of parameter values. In toxicology, it is used to fit dose-response models, such as the probit or logit models, to experimental data to determine values like the median lethal dose (LD50).",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "probit"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 910 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/maximum-likelihood-estimation/"
}