Glossary

adjusted significance

a significance measure that has been adjusted for the number of tests that were carried out in order to determine the level of significance. This adjustment prevents the identification of statistically significant results by chance.

algorithm

a sequence of actions that performs a task. A procedure for solving a recurrent mathematical problem.

analytical model

a structure and process for analyzing a data set. For example, a decision tree is a model for the classification of a data set.

anomalous data

data that result from errors (for example, data entry errors) or that represent unusual events. Anomalous data should be examined carefully because they might carry important information.

ANOVA

ANalysis Of Variance. ...

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