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Significance arithmetic — is a set of rules (sometimes called significant figure rules) for approximating the propagation of uncertainty in scientific or statistical calculations. These rules can be used to find the appropriate number of significant figures to use to… … Wikipedia
Significance — can refer to:* Meaning ** In semiotics, the meaning assigned to a sign * Statistical significance, the probability that a result is not due to chance * Significant figures or significant digits, the precision of a numerical value * Significance… … Wikipedia
probability — probability, probability distribution See distribution (statistical or frequency)}} ; sampling ; significance tests ; … Dictionary of sociology
significance test — noun (statistics) A test which is used to demonstrate the probability that observed patterns cannot be explained by chance • • • Main Entry: ↑signify … Useful english dictionary
significance tests — A variety of statistical techniques are used in empirical social research in order to establish whether a relationship between sample variables may be inferred to apply to the population from which the sample was drawn. These techniques assess… … Dictionary of sociology
Probability interpretations — The word probability has been used in a variety of ways since it was first coined in relation to games of chance. Does probability measure the real, physical tendency of something to occur, or is it just a measure of how strongly one believes it… … Wikipedia
probability theory — Math., Statistics. the theory of analyzing and making statements concerning the probability of the occurrence of uncertain events. Cf. probability (def. 4). [1830 40] * * * Branch of mathematics that deals with analysis of random events.… … Universalium
probability and statistics — ▪ mathematics Introduction the branches of mathematics concerned with the laws governing random events, including the collection, analysis, interpretation, and display of numerical data. Probability has its origin in the study of gambling… … Universalium
Probability — The likelihood that something will happen. For example, a probability of less than .05 indicates that the probability of something occurring by chance alone is less than 5 in 100, or 5 percent. This level of probability is usually taken as the… … Medical dictionary
Probability of error — In statistics, the term error arises in two ways. Firstly, it arises in the context of decision making, where the probability of error may be considered as being the probability of making a wrong decision and which would have a different value… … Wikipedia
