Term: Analysis of Variance (ANOVA)

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

A statistical technique that tests the significance of the differences in means between two or more groups, by comparing the variation between the groups with the variation within them.

Related concepts 

• Random Effects Models - Continuous Data

References 

• Katz A, De Coster C, Bogdanovic B, Soodeen R, Chateau D. Using Administrative Data to Develop Indicators of Quality in Family Practice. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)