two-tailed

adjective

1. statistics (of a significance test) concerned with the hypothesis that an observed value of a sampling statistic differs significantly from a given value, where an error in either direction is relevant: for instance, in testing the fairness of scales, an inspector will seek to exclude both overweight and underweight goods Compare one-tailed

Example Sentences

The ranks of the undecided increased to 20% from 13% in December, which the survey said reflected uncertainty within the opposition camp and falling support for fringe parties, such as the far-right Our Homeland, or the Two-tailed Dog Party.

From Reuters

The Two-Tailed Dog Party's support was 2% while support for Mi Hazank was at 3%, according to the poll.

From Reuters

The movie introduces his yellow, two-tailed, flying sidekick Miles "Tails" Prower - portrayed by voice actor Colleen O'Shaughnessey.

From BBC

A two-part animated series is also due and 2022 will see the release of a brand new game, a movie sequel featuring Sonic's two-tailed fox sidekick Tails and a 3D animated series coming to Netflix.

From BBC

A one-tailed test provides a lower standard for achieving significance compared to the much more common two-tailed test.

From Scientific American