When to use it
Use this tool for rank-, count-, or distribution-based comparisons when parametric assumptions are unsuitable or variables are categorical/ordinal.
Use it only when the selected variables and study design match the method's requirements.
How to use it
- Open the tool from the Quantly Tools panel.
- Confirm the active dataset and analysis session.
- Set Variable 1 (e.g., Before) (Required): Select the first numeric variable for the paired test.
- Set Variable 2 (e.g., After) (Required): Select the second numeric variable for the paired test.
- Set Alternative Hypothesis (Required): Specifies the alternative hypothesis.
- Set Significance Level (α) (Required): The threshold for statistical significance.
- Set Generate Paired Lines Plot (Slope Graph) (Optional): Set generate paired lines plot (slope graph).
- Set Generate Difference Plot (Optional): Set generate difference plot.
- Review optional or advanced settings and keep defaults unless your design requires a change.
- Run the tool, inspect warnings and diagnostics, then save or export the result with its assumptions.
How to interpret results
Interpret the test statistic and p-value with an effect-size measure where available. A significant result indicates evidence of a difference or association, not its practical size or causal direction.