statistical procedure
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A researcher selects the appropriate statistical procedure for her data analysis.
Definition
- Noun:
- A method of analyzing or representing statistical data: A systematic, mathematical approach used to examine, summarize, or visualize data collected from a sample or population.
- A procedure for calculating a statistic: A specific, step-by-step computational process used to derive a single numerical value (a statistic) that describes some characteristic of a dataset.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The researcher chose an appropriate statistical procedure to test her hypothesis.
- Applying the correct statistical procedure is crucial for valid results.
- This statistical procedure involves calculating the mean and standard deviation.
Advanced Usage
- "to apply a statistical procedure": To use a specific method for data analysis.
- You must apply the correct statistical procedure to avoid errors in interpretation.
- "the choice of a statistical procedure": The selection of a particular analytical method.
- The choice of a statistical procedure depends on the type of data and the research question.
Variants and Related Words
- Statistical method (n): Often used synonymously with "statistical procedure" to refer to a technique for data analysis.
- Different statistical methods are used for different types of variables.
- Statistical test (n): A specific type of statistical procedure used to make inferences or test hypotheses.
- A t-test is a common statistical test for comparing means.
Synonyms
- Analytical technique: A method for breaking down and examining data.
- Computational method: A procedure involving calculation, often with data.
Related Phrases
- Carry out a statistical procedure: To execute or perform the steps of the analysis.
- The software makes it easy to carry out this statistical procedure.
- Validate a statistical procedure: To check that a method is sound and appropriate.
- It is important to validate the statistical procedure before relying on its results.
A researcher selects the appropriate statistical procedure for her data analysis.
Noun
- a method of analyzing or representing statistical data; a procedure for calculating a statistic