BIC and AIC

[E. Bernardo]

Which is considered a better model, the one with Smaller BIC and AIC or the one with Larger BIC and AIC? 

Thanks for your inputs.

Eins

[Swank, Paul R]

Smaller.

 

Dr. Paul R. Swank,

Children's Learning Institute

Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Medical School

Adjunct Professor, School of Public Health

University of Texas Health Science Center-Houston

 

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Subject: BIC and AIC

 

Which is considered a better model, the one with Smaller BIC and AIC or the one with Larger BIC and AIC? 

 

Thanks for your inputs.

Eins