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McLean, James E.; Ernest, James M. – Research in the Schools, 1998
Although statistical significance testing as the sole basis for result interpretation is a flawed practice, significance tests can be useful as one of three criteria that must be demonstrated to establish a position empirically. Statistical significance testing provides evidence that an event did not happen by chance but gives no evidence of the…
Descriptors: Educational Research, Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodology, Statistical Significance
Levin, Joel R. – Research in the Schools, 1998
Outlines concerns that must be addressed by those who advocate replacing statistical hypothesis-testing with alternative data-analysis strategies. Suggests that commonly recommended alternatives are not perfect and that various hypothesis-testing modifications can be implemented to make the process and its conclusions more credible. Hypothesis…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Educational Research, Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodology
Peer reviewedPosavac, E. J. – Evaluation and Program Planning, 1998
Misuses of null hypothesis significance testing are reviewed and alternative approaches are suggested for carrying out and reporting statistical tests that might be useful to program evaluators. Several themes, including the importance of respecting the magnitude of Type II errors and describing effect sizes in units stakeholders can understand,…
Descriptors: Effect Size, Evaluation Methods, Hypothesis Testing, Program Evaluation
Daniel, Larry G. – Research in the Schools, 1998
Offers a framework for remedying some of the problems associated with the use of statistical significance tests through modifying journal editorial policies. Reviews examples from some journals that have established guidelines for reporting results of statistical significance tests. (SLD)
Descriptors: Editing, Educational Research, Guides, Hypothesis Testing
