What is the purpose of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test in data science?

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What is the purpose of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov (KS) test in data science?

Key points

  • KS test compares empirical cumulative distribution functions
  • Determines if samples come from the same distribution
  • Useful for testing data distribution assumptions

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