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What statistical significance means

Chow, Dr Siu L. (1998) What statistical significance means. [Journal (Paginated)]

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Sohn (1998) presents a good argument that neither statistical significance nor effect size is indicative of the replicability of research results. His objection to the Bayesian argument is also succinct. However, his solution of the `replicability belief' issue is problematic, and his verdict that significance tests have no role to play in empirical research is debatable. The strengths and weaknesses of Sohn's argument may be seen by explicating some of his assertions. KEY WORDS: chance, control, reliability, replication, statistical significance.

Item Type:Journal (Paginated)
Keywords:Chance, Control, Reliability, Replication, Statistical significiance
Subjects:Psychology > Cognitive Psychology
ID Code:2961
Deposited By: Chow, Dr. Siu L.
Deposited On:19 May 2003
Last Modified:11 Mar 2011 08:55

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