Preferred Label : confidence level;
IUPAC definition : The probability of covering the expected value of an estimated parameter with an interval
estimated for the parameter (symbol 1- α). The confidence level can be expressed as
a number between 0 and 1, or in percent. The complementary quantity is known as the
significance level.;
Scope note : in some cases the confidence level is dictated by the needs of the situation. in all
other instances, use of 1 a0.95 is recommended.;
Origin ID : C01246;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
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The probability of covering the expected value of an estimated parameter with an interval
estimated for the parameter (symbol 1- α). The confidence level can be expressed as
a number between 0 and 1, or in percent. The complementary quantity is known as the
significance level.
