What Is Univariate Normality Test

Tests for checking multivariate normality are overly sensitive, and hence, researchers are encouraged to check for univariate normality, which is the distribution of each individual variable rather than the distribution of an infinite number of linear combinations of variables.

What is univariate normality?

Tests for checking multivariate normality are overly sensitive, and hence, researchers are encouraged to check for univariate normality, which is the distribution of each individual variable rather than the distribution of an infinite number of linear combinations of variables.

What does a univariate test do?

Univariate analysis explores each variable in a data set, separately. It looks at the range of values, as well as the central tendency of the values. It describes the pattern of response to the variable.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.

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