Multivariate Analysis of Variance, a statistical test that simultaneously analyzes multiple dependent variables to determine if there are differences between groups. It examines whether groups differ on a combination of variables rather than just one.
Acronym from 'multivariate analysis of variance,' developed in the 1920s-1930s as an extension of univariate ANOVA. 'Multivariate' combines Latin 'multi-' (many) with 'variate' (variant), indicating analysis of many variables simultaneously.
MANOVA is like conducting an orchestra of variables instead of solo performances - it can detect subtle patterns that might be missed when analyzing each outcome separately, and it controls for the relationships between your multiple dependent variables!
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