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hypothesis testing

[haɪˈpɒθəsɪs ˈtɛstɪŋ]
noun
teste de hipótese
1. A statistical method used to determine whether there is enough evidence in a sample of data to infer that a certain condition is true for an entire population
Hypothesis testing is essential in scientific research to validate theories against empirical data.
O teste de hipótese é essencial na pesquisa científica para validar teorias contra dados empíricos.
2. A formal procedure involving null and alternative hypotheses, significance levels, and test statistics to make decisions about population parameters
In hypothesis testing, researchers compare the p-value to the significance level to reach conclusions.
No teste de hipótese, os pesquisadores comparam o valor-p ao nível de significância para chegar a conclusões.
Synonyms
statistical testingsignificance testinginferential statistics

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
teste de hipótese
Standard term used in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
teste de hipótese
Common usage in universities and research institutions
Portugal
teste de hipótese
Standard term in Portuguese academic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

null hypothesis
alternative hypothesis
reject the null hypothesis
fail to reject the null hypothesis
p-value
significance level
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