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analysis of covariance
noun[ C or U ]
mathematics, science, social science specializeduk /əˌnæl.ə.sɪs əv kəʊˈveə.ri.əns/ us /əˌnæl.ə.sɪs əv koʊˈver.i.əns/pluralanalyses of covarianceuk /əˌnæl.ə.siːs əv kəʊˈveə.ri.əns/ us /əˌnæl.ə.siːs əv koʊˈver.i.əns/(abbreviationANCOVA, uk /ˈæn.kəʊ.və/)
a method of comparing two sets of data that include several variables(= numbers or amounts that can change), where one of the variables cannot be controlled:
The method of analysis of covariance was used to take into account the small, random differences in severity of disease between treatment groups.
We conducted analyses of covariance (ANCOVA) between each demographic variable and the language measures at age 2.
Analysis of covariance for possible factors affecting mean hearing thresholds was carried out for each of the four groups.
We ran separate analyses of covariance to control for risk status in each of these analyses.
Total 24-hr urinary cortisol was compared using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in individuals with and without significant trauma.
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