significance level
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of significance level
First recorded in 1945–50
Example Sentences
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At the 5 percent significance level, there is enough evidence to conclude that the mean amount of summer rain in the northeaster US is less than 11.52 inches, on average.
From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020
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
At the 1 percent significance level, there is not enough evidence to conclude that freshmen students study less than 2.5 hours per day, on average.
From Textbooks • Mar. 27, 2020
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 insufficient evidence to conclude that car size and family size are dependent.
From Textbooks • Nov. 29, 2017
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