Glossary
This is not a complete glossary of statistical terms. It focuses on selected terms that are important in this book, and includes expressions of my invention.
Alternative clouds for r: My name for different scatter plots that all have the same value of sample r, as illustrated by the See r page of ESCI chapters 14–15.
Alternative hypothesis (H1): A statement about a population parameter that is alternative to the null hypothesis in NHST.
Assurance γ: Probability, expressed as a percentage, that our obtained MOE is no larger than target MOE, when using precision for planning. For example, γ = 99.
Bars: Short for error bars.
The Campbell Collaboration: A worldwide collaboration that provides systematic reviews, online, in the fields ...
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