Variance Test for Normality.

Abstract

An alternate method has been outlined to test if a large sample is Gaussian in distribution. Instead of a chi squared test of fit a new statistic W is evaluated using a cross-section sample of 50 from a much larger sample of data. If the large sample is at least 100, the technique yields reliable results which may be assessed for significance against tabulated percentiles of W.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 30, 1969
Accession Number
ADA081680

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  • John Skory

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  • Navy Underwater Sound Laboratory

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