Percent reduction

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-007841",
  "term": "Percent reduction",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definition": "A measure of the relative decrease in a quantity, expressed as a percentage of the original value. It is calculated by subtracting the new value from the original value, dividing by the original value, and then multiplying by 100. In atmospheric science, this metric can quantify the decrease in pollutant emissions or the reduction in a climate variable over time.",
  "see_also": [
    "multiple correlation",
    "regression"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/percent-reduction/"
}