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Basic Analysis > Distributions > Additional Examples of the Distribution Platform > Example of Testing Probabilities for More Than Two Levels
Publication date: 06/21/2023

Example of Testing Probabilities for More Than Two Levels

This example shows you how to create a Test Probabilities report in the Distribution platform for a variable with more than two levels.

Initiate the Test Probabilities Report

1. Select Help > Sample Data Folder and open VA Lung Cancer.jmp.

2. Select Analyze > Distribution.

3. Select Cell Type and click Y, Columns.

4. Click OK.

5. Click the Cell Type red triangle and select Test Probabilities.

Figure 3.17 Test Probabilities Report Options for a Variable with More Than Two LevelsĀ 

Test Probabilities Report Options for a Variable with More Than Two Levels

Generate the Test Probabilities Report

To generate a test probabilities report for a variable with more than two levels:

1. Type 0.25 in all four Hypoth Prob fields.

2. Select Fix hypothesized values, rescale omitted.

3. Click Done.

Likelihood Ratio and Pearson Chi-square tests are calculated.

Figure 3.18 Test Probabilities Reports for a Variable with More Than Two LevelsĀ 

Test Probabilities Reports for a Variable with More Than Two Levels

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