Deductive Research
A research approach that starts with a theory or hypothesis and uses data to test it, often moving from general to specific.
8 topics found for
“hypothesis testing”
Look Elsewhere Effect
A statistical phenomenon where a large number of hypotheses are tested, increasing the chance of a rare event being observed.
Central Limit Theorem
A statistical theory that states that the distribution of sample means approximates a normal distribution as the sample size becomes larger, regardless of the population's distribution.
Customer Development
A framework for discovering and validating the right market for a product, building the right product features, and validating the business model.
Rapid Experimentation
The practice of quickly testing and iterating on ideas to validate assumptions and learn from user feedback in a short time frame.
Empirical Rule
Also known as the 68-95-99.7 Rule, it states that for a normal distribution, nearly all data will fall within three standard deviations of the mean.
Normal Data Distribution
A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution of data where most observations cluster around the mean.
Normal Distribution
A statistical distribution where most occurrences take place near the mean, and fewer occurrences happen as you move further from the mean, forming a bell curve.