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Family Wise Error Rate

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Family Wise Error Rate Definition

A statistical method used for multiple testing corrections to control the expected proportion of false positives (Type I eror) among rejected tests or hypotheses. It is more stringent than other mutiple testing corrections and thereby, will allow very few false positives.

Family Wise Error Rate Synonyms

Family-Wise Error Rate, FWER

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