significance level
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of significance level
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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Conclusion: At the 5 percent significance level, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that the proportion of errors generated is more than 0.01.
From Textbooks ● Mar. 27, 2020
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
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
Can we conclude that Jane has met this requirement at the significance level of 95%?
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
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