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How to Understand Degrees of Freedom with Ease

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Mirko Peters - M365 Specialist
Jun 02, 2025
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Degrees of freedom might sound complicated, but they’re actually quite simple. They tell you how many values in your data can vary independently when performing a calculation. For example, they play a key role in statistical tests like t-tests or ANOVA. These tests rely on degrees of freedom to determine critical values, which help you assess significan…

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