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SignificanceLevel

SignificanceLevel
is an option to VarianceTest and similar functions that controls cutoffs for diagnostic tests as well as test conclusions.

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  • The setting SignificanceLevel-> with 0<<1 indicates a significance level of .
  • The level used for verifying assumptions such as normality is taken to be where is the number of datasets being tested.

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Basic Examples (2)Basic Examples (2)

Set test sizes for diagnostics used in LocationTest:

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The -value is equivalent but a warning is issued:

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Set the cutoff used in and properties:

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By default, is used:

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Properties & Relations (2)Properties & Relations (2)

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