Glossary Term
Analysis of Variance
Performance MetricsEN
Definition
A statistical technique which helps in making inference whether three or more samples might come from populations having the same mean; specifically, whether the differences among the samples might be caused by chance variation.
Extended Notes
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Also Known As
Analysis of VarianceANOVA