Explain the Concept of Statistical Significance

question 39

Essay

Explain the concept of statistical significance.

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Definitions:

MSE from ANOVA

Mean Square Error derived from Analysis of Variance, indicating the average of the squares of the deviations of observations from their group means.

Equal Variances T-Test

A statistical test used to determine if two populations have equal variances, assuming that the populations are normally distributed and independent.

Completely Randomized Design

A research design in which subjects are randomly assigned to experimental groups in an entirely unsystematic way, ensuring each subject has an equal chance of being assigned to any group.

Partial ANOVA Table

An abbreviated table used in Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) that displays some but not all of the information related to the statistical test.