Mann-Whitney U Test Calculator

This calculator provides an easy way to perform the Mann-Whitney U Test, a non-parametric test for assessing whether two independent samples come from the same distribution. Ideal for statisticians and researchers dealing with ordinal data or non-normally distributed interval data.

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Results

U Value: -
P Value: -

Data Source and Methodology

Calculations are based on the methods outlined in the scientific article from the Journal of Statistical Software. View Source.

The Formula Explained

The Mann-Whitney U test is calculated using the formula:

$$ U = n_1 \cdot n_2 + \frac{n_1(n_1+1)}{2} - R_1 $$

Glossary of Terms

FAQ

What is the Mann-Whitney U Test?

A non-parametric test for comparing two independent samples.

When should I use it?

When your data does not meet the assumptions of a t-test.

Tool developed by Ugo Candido. Content reviewed by the Expert Team. Last reviewed on: October 15, 2023.

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