statistical tie: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • A result in which two or more measurements, candidates, or values are indistinguishable given the margin of error or uncertainty, so no statistically significant difference can be established.

  Examples

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  • The poll results showed a statistical tie between the two leading candidates within the margin of error.

    The poll results indicated indistinguishable values between candidates given the uncertainty.

  • Because of the statistical tie, the analysts couldn’t declare a clear winner in the race.

    Due to indistinguishable measurements, analysts couldn’t determine a definitive winner.

  • The experiment’s data revealed a statistical tie between the two treatments, making it hard to choose one.

    The data showed no statistically significant difference between the two treatments.

  • Even after re-evaluation, the results remained a statistical tie, so further testing was recommended.

    After re-evaluation, the measurements were indistinguishable, requiring more tests.