Analysis Of Variance (Noun)
Meaning
A statistical method for making simultaneous comparisons between two or more means; a statistical method that yields values that can be tested to determine whether a significant relation exists between variables.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The researcher used analysis of variance to determine whether the average exam scores were significantly different between students from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
- The marketing team employed analysis of variance to assess whether there were significant differences in customer satisfaction ratings across different regions of the country.
- The study used analysis of variance to investigate whether the means of different treatment groups were significantly different from one another.
- The data analyst applied analysis of variance to compare the average time to task completion for individuals using different software tools.
- The psychologist used analysis of variance to examine whether the mean scores on the anxiety scale differed significantly between individuals with and without a history of trauma.