significance level
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of significance level
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Use a significance level of 0.05 and, using appropriate statistical evidence, conduct a hypothesis test and state the conclusions.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
Conclusion: At the 5% significance level, There is sufficient evidence that types of fries and location are dependent.
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
To find the critical value choose the desired significance level and follow down and across to find the critical value at the intersection of the two different degrees of freedom.
From Textbooks ● Nov. 29, 2017
Conclusion: At the 5% significance level, there is insufficient evidence to conclude that car size and family size are dependent.
From Textbooks ● Nov. 29, 2017
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