Critical Mean Difference
Given the comparison of multiple groups, the Critical Mean Difference (CMD) is the minimum difference between any two of these group means that are significant at the given level of alpha. Four methods are available: Tukey, Bonferroni, Scheffe or unprotected t-tests.
Calculations
Tukey
Bonnferroni
Scheffe
t-test
Where:
- k is the number of Groups or Tests
- MSE is the Mean Square Error term
- n1 is the first group sample size
- n2 is the second group sample size
- Q is the Studentized Range Statistic
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Changes the number of decimal places, from 0 to 9. Change may be made by selecting and typing in the number, or by using the incrementing buttons.
Alpha
Enter the level of Alpha here.
Groups
Enter the number of Groups in the comparison (or Tests for Bonferroni) here.
MSE
Enter the Mean-Square Error term here.
df(MSE)
Enter the Degrees of Freedom for the Mean-Square Error Term here.
n1
Enter the first sample size for one of the groups in the comparison here.
n2
Enter the second sample size for one of the groups in the comparison here.
Method Selection
Select Tukey, Bonferroni, Scheffe or t-test Critical Mean Differences to be calculated.
