Different Tests in R
Programming
Testing is an essential part of R programming. In this presentation,
we will explore various types of tests in R and their significance.
by Harsh Kumar
Introduction
• Importance of Testing in R Programming
• Overview of Different Tests in R Programming
• Descriptive Tests
• Inferential Tests
• Diagnostic Tests
• Hypothesis Tests
Descriptive Tests in R Programming
Mean Test Median Test Mode Test
Calculate the average Determine the middle Find the most frequently
value in a dataset to value in a dataset, useful occurring value in a
describe the central when outliers are dataset.
tendency. present.
Inferential Tests in R
Programming
1 t-Test 2 ANOVA Test
Compare means Analyze variance among
between two groups to three or more groups to
evaluate statistical assess significant
significance. differences.
3 Chi-Square Test
Examine the association between categorical variables in a
contingency table.
Diagnostic Tests in R Programming
1 Outlier Test
Detect and handle outliers that
might distort statistical analysis
Normality Test 2 results.
Check if data follows a normal
distribution to determine
3 Homogeneity Test
appropriate statistical methods.
Assess the equality of variances in
different groups before conducting
statistical tests.
Hypothesis Tests in R Programming
One-sample t-test Two-sample t-test
Compare a sample mean to a hypothesized Compare means between two independent
population mean. groups.
Paired t-test Chi-square test
Compare means of related samples, such as Examine the association between two
pre- and post-test measurements. categorical variables.
Conclusion
Testing in R programming is crucial for making data-driven decisions. By utilizing descriptive,
inferential, diagnostic, and hypothesis tests, we can extract valuable insights and draw
meaningful conclusions from our data.