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Brier score

What is the Brier score?

The Brier score measures forecast accuracy as the average of (forecast minus outcome) squared, where the outcome is 1 or 0. 0 is perfect and always saying 50% scores 0.25.

On Polymarket

Use the Brier score calculator to score your own forecasts, and compare with Polymarket's scores in the accuracy study.

👉 Brier score calculator

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How does Brier score work on Polymarket?

Use the Brier score calculator to score your own forecasts, and compare with Polymarket's scores in the accuracy study.

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