estimated from vs estimated by

Both 'estimated from' and 'estimated by' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Estimated from' is used when the estimation is based on certain data or information, while 'estimated by' is used when mentioning the person or entity who made the estimation.

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estimated from

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when the estimation is based on certain data or information.

Use 'estimated from' when referring to an estimation that is derived or calculated from specific data, information, or sources.

Examples:

The population of the city was estimated from the latest census data.
The cost of the project was estimated from previous similar projects.
The time required for the task was estimated from historical records.

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Other possible side effects: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.
- not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.
The observed RSDr divided by the RSDr value estimated from the Horwitz equation [5] using the assumption r = 0,66R.
The observed RSDr divided by the RSDr value estimated from the (modified) Horwitz equation (cf. point C.3.3.1 ("Notes to the performance criteria")) using the assumption r = 0,66 R.
The stratification criteria are linked to MFI interest rate statistics, i.e. there is a relationship between the stratification criteria and the interest rates and amounts that are to be estimated from the sample.
The stratification criteria shall be linked with MFI interest rate statistics, i.e. there shall be a relationship between the stratification criteria and the interest rates and amounts that are to be estimated from the sample.
Events reported in the post-marketing setting are listed with frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
(can not be estimated from available data)
Other possible effects (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data) Lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood) is a serious side effect that can be life-threatening.
Not known (frequency cannot be estimated from the available data): severe vomiting that can lead to a rupture of the oesophagus (the tube that connects the mouth with the stomach).
May occur in more than one person in every 10 people Occurs in up to nine people in every 100 people Occurs in up to nine people in every 1000 people Cannot be estimated from the available data
The observed RSDR divided by the RSDR value estimated from the (modified) Horwitz equation (cf. point C.3.3.1 ("Notes to the performance criteria")).
affects more than 1 user in 10 affects 1 to 10 users in 100 affects 1 to 10 users in 1,000 affects 1 to 10 users in 10,000 affects less than 1 user in 10,000 frequency cannot be estimated from the available data
They are listed below by system organ class and frequency (frequencies are defined as: uncommon (>= 1/ 1,000 to < 1/ 100), not known (cannot be estimated from the available data).
Cannot be estimated from the available data
Frequency not known (cannot be estimated from available data)
The apparent elimination half-life estimated from the multiple-dose pharmacokinetics with daily dosing was approximately 17 hours.
- not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data.
split by months estimated from quarterly flows.

Alternatives:

calculated from
derived from
based on
determined from
inferred from

estimated by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when mentioning the person or entity who made the estimation.

Use 'estimated by' when specifying the individual, group, or entity responsible for making the estimation.