Two-Sample F-Test for Variances dialog box |
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Use this dialog box to carry hypothesis tests on the equality of two population variances based on two independent random samples drawn from the populations in question.
![]() | This test is only recommended when there is strong evidence indicating that the populations in question are normally (or near-normally) distributed. |
Refer to Two-Sample F-Test for Population Variances and to Statistical Inference, Decision Theory and Hypothesis Testing for additional information on this subject.
Input
Specifies the worksheet location of the input data for this operation.
Provides a reference to the extent of the data available in the currently active worksheet. Use this range as a guide for typing valid extents in the Input Range 1 and Input Range 2 boxes.
Type in this box the range of cells you want to use as input for this command. (First set of input samples.)
Type in this box the range of cells you want to use as input for this command. (Second set of input samples.)
Check this box to indicate that the data specified by the Input Range 1 and Input Range 2 boxes is organized in rows as opposed to columns (the default).
Refer to Specifying Input Arguments for additional information on this subject.
![]() | Input to this operation is converted to a series of conjugated two-samples, which are then considered individually for the test. |
Output
Specifies the worksheet location for placing the results of this operation.
Select this option to place the results of this operation in a new document workbook.
Select this option to place the results of this operation in a new worksheet.
Select this option to place the results of this operation starting at the worksheet location specified in the box to the right of this option.
Refer to Specifying Output Locations for additional information on this subject.
Options
Type in this box the significance level you want to assign to the test.
Closes the dialog box and carries out this operation.
Closes the dialog box without carrying out this operation.
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