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ANOVA, or Analysis of Variance, is a statistical method used to determine if there are significant differences between the means of three or more independent groups. This technique helps researchers understand whether any of those differences are statistically significant, which is crucial in fields that rely on data-driven decisions. ANOVA is particularly useful because it can assess multiple groups simultaneously, rather than conducting separate t-tests for each pair of groups, thus reducing the risk of Type I errors.
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