significance level

American  

noun

1. (in the statistical test of a hypothesis) the maximum probability of a Type I error for all distributions consistent with the null hypothesis.

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Etymology

Origin of significance level

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

Conclusion: At the 5 percent significance level, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that the mean number of sick days is not 10.

From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020

With a significance level of 5%, test the claim that a single line causes lower variation among waiting times for customers.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

Test at the 10% significance level the null hypothesis that the two population means are equal against the alternative that the training program helps improve the employees’ scores.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

The decision seems an appropriate one and shows the thought process when setting the significance level.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017

Conclusion: At the 5% significance level, There is sufficient evidence that types of fries and location are dependent.

From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017