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statistical test

statistical test

any mathematical technique or procedure used to evaluate the correctness of an empirical hypothesis by determining the likelihood of the sample results occurring by chance. Statistical testing will reveal the probability of committing a Type I error if the null hypothesis is rejected. See hypothesis testing; statistical significance.

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