Hypothesis Testing — Glossary

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Definition

Framework where a null hypothesis (no effect) is rejected when the observed statistic is unlikely under it. The p-value quantifies that unlikeliness; significance thresholds and multiple-testing corrections control error rates.

Examples

Rejecting 'means are equal' when p < 0.05.

Related terms

p-Value FDR / q-Value Multiple Testing Statistical Tests Effect Size