classical statistics
[ˈklæsɪkəl stəˈtɪstɪks]
noun
estatística clássica
1. A branch of statistics based on frequentist probability theory, where probability is defined as the long-run frequency of events and inferences are made without assuming prior probability distributions
Classical statistics relies on hypothesis testing and confidence intervals to make inferences about populations.
A estatística clássica se baseia em testes de hipóteses e intervalos de confiança para fazer inferências sobre populações.
2. The traditional framework of statistical inference that contrasts with Bayesian statistics, emphasizing the role of the sample data and p-values
In classical statistics, the significance level is determined before conducting the experiment.
Na estatística clássica, o nível de significância é determinado antes de conduzir o experimento.
Classical statistics is the dominant paradigm taught in most Brazilian and Portuguese universities as part of the standard statistics curriculum. It remains the most widely used approach in scientific research, quality control, and industrial applications across both Brazil and Portugal, though Bayesian methods are gaining traction in academic circles.
Related Idioms & Phrases
null hypothesis significance testing (NHST)
reject the null hypothesis
fail to reject the null hypothesis
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