AMAP Greenland and the Faroe Islands 1997-2001
Table 4.3.4. Results of statistical tests for difference in mean Cd concentrations in
ringed seals from Avanersuaq. Trend gives the years in the order of decreasing mean
concentrations on a logarithmic scale. Years underlined are not significantly
different. * denotes significance at 5% level and ** denotes significance at 1% level.
The power of the test is given if no significant difference was found (see text).
Avanersuaq
Trend
Test
Significance
Power
Ringed seal, liver, 0 yrs
84/85
98
94
ANOVA 0.25
0.30
Ringed seal, liver, 1-3 yrs
84/85
98
94
ANOVA <0.01**
Ringed seal, liver, 4-6 yrs
84/85
94
98
ANOVA
0.71
0.12
Ringed seal, liver, > 6 yr
84/85
94
98
ANOVA
0.96
0.05
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