# Statistical Test Selector

> Skill for selecting appropriate statistical tests for analyses

- Skill: `a5c-ai/statistical-test-selector` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/statistical-test-selector`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/statistical-test-selector/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Product & Planning
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/statistical-test-selector

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# Statistical Test Selector Skill

## Purpose

Select appropriate statistical tests based on data characteristics, research questions, and study design assumptions.

## Capabilities

- Assess data characteristics
- Match tests to questions
- Check assumptions
- Recommend alternatives
- Justify selections
- Document rationale

## Usage Guidelines

1. Describe research question
2. Characterize data
3. Check assumptions
4. Identify candidate tests
5. Select optimal test
6. Document rationale

## Process Integration

Works within scientific discovery workflows for:
- Analysis planning
- Methods selection
- Assumption checking
- Statistical consulting

## Configuration

- Test database
- Assumption checks
- Decision trees
- Output formatting

## Output Artifacts

- Test recommendations
- Assumption reports
- Selection rationale
- Alternative suggestions