Runs Test Explained: Testing for Randomness (Statistics)

Learn how to perform the Runs Test for randomness in this quick statistics tutorial! 📊 The Runs Test is a non-parametric statistical test used to decide if a data sequence is random or if it exhibits patterns like clustering or trends. This video covers the definition of a run, the null and alternative hypotheses, and the large-sample normal approximation formulas. Whether you are a student in a stats class or a data analyst checking your residuals, this guide simplifies the math behind the Z-score and decision rules. Topics covered: ✅ Definition of a Run ✅ Null vs Alternative Hypothesis …