"sequential probability ratio test" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sequential probability ratio tests [plural]
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  1. (statistics) A type of statistical test used to evaluate a hypothesis to within a specified level of confidence while minimizing the number of samples required to come to a decision. Wikipedia link: sequential probability ratio test Categories (topical): Statistics Derived forms: SPRT [abbreviation]
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