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      • Fisher’s Exact Test is used to determine whether or not there is a significant association between two categorical variables. It is typically used as an alternative to the Chi-Square Test of Independence when one or more of the cell counts in a 2×2 table is less than 5.
  1. Jan 28, 2020 · What does a statistical test do? Statistical tests work by calculating a test statistic – a number that describes how much the relationship between variables in your test differs from the null hypothesis of no relationship. It then calculates a p value (probability value).

  2. The choice of statistical test used for analysis of data from a research study is crucial in interpreting the results of the study. This article gives an overview of the various factors that determine the selection of a statistical test and lists some statistical testsused in common practice. How to cite this article: Ranganathan P.

    • Priya Ranganathan
    • 2021
  3. Oct 10, 2016 · Abstract. Although thoroughly criticized, null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) remains the statistical method of choice used to provide evidence for an effect, in biological, biomedical and social sciences.

    • Cyril R Pernet
    • 10.12688/f1000research.6963.3
    • 2016
    • Version 3. F1000Res. 2015; 4: 621.
  4. Mar 13, 2023 · Often a research hypothesis is tested with results provided, typically with p values, confidence intervals, or both. Additionally, statistical or research significance is estimated or determined by the investigators.

    • Jacob Shreffler, Martin R. Huecker
    • 2023/03/13
    • 2021
  5. Jan 7, 2015 · Statistical hypothesis testing is common in research, but a conventional understanding sometimes leads to mistaken application and misinterpretation. The logic of hypothesis testing presented in this article provides for a clearer understanding, application, and interpretation.

  6. Nov 4, 2018 · Analysts define the size and location of the critical regions by specifying both the significance level (alpha) and whether the test is one-tailed or two-tailed. Consider the following two facts: The significance level is the probability of rejecting a null hypothesis that is correct.

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