Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
A statistical test is a method used by psychologists to analyze and interpret data in order to determine if there is a significant relationship or difference between variables.
It is a statistical procedure used to make an inference about population parameters based on sample data.
T-test: A specific type of statistical test used to compare the means of two groups and determine if there is a significant difference between them.
Analysis of Variance (ANOVA): Another type of statistical test used when comparing the means of more than two groups. It helps determine if there are significant differences among the groups.