Compare models out of sample
Model A training RMSE=2.1, test RMSE=8.7. Model B training RMSE=4.0, test RMSE=4.6.
- Generalization matters more than training fit.
- Apply the method to this new case and check the strongest alternative.
replication, alternative explanations, model fit, and revision
Model A training RMSE=2.1, test RMSE=8.7. Model B training RMSE=4.0, test RMSE=4.6.
Pause. Find what matters. Then make your move.