W values from the Shapiro-Wilk test visualized with different datasets
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For a mathematical explanation of the test, see e.g. here. However, such an explanation is not very useful for using the test in practice. Just what does a W value of .95 mean? What about .90 or .99? One way to get a feel for it, is to simulate datasets, plot them and calculate the W values. Additionally, one can check the sensitivity of the test, i.e. the p value.
W values from the Shapiro-Wilk test visualized with different datasets
W values from the Shapiro-Wilk test…
W values from the Shapiro-Wilk test visualized with different datasets
For a mathematical explanation of the test, see e.g. here. However, such an explanation is not very useful for using the test in practice. Just what does a W value of .95 mean? What about .90 or .99? One way to get a feel for it, is to simulate datasets, plot them and calculate the W values. Additionally, one can check the sensitivity of the test, i.e. the p value.