multiple testing
[/ˈmʌltɪpl̩ ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
noun
testes múltiplos
1. A statistical procedure in which multiple hypotheses are tested simultaneously or sequentially, requiring correction for the increased probability of Type I errors
When conducting multiple testing in genomics, researchers must apply correction methods like Bonferroni to control false positives.
Ao realizar testes múltiplos em genômica, pesquisadores devem aplicar métodos de correção como Bonferroni para controlar falsos positivos.
2. The practice of performing several statistical tests on the same dataset, which increases the likelihood of finding spurious significant results by chance
The problem of multiple testing arises when analyzing thousands of genetic markers in a single study.
O problema dos testes múltiplos surge ao analisar milhares de marcadores genéticos em um único estudo.
This is a specialized statistical and scientific term primarily used in academic, research, and pharmaceutical contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is essential in quality control, clinical trials, and genomic research. The awareness of multiple testing corrections has become increasingly important with the rise of big data and high-throughput research methodologies.
Related Idioms & Phrases
multiple testing problem
correction for multiple testing
multiple testing adjustment
controlling for multiple testing
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