Statistical significance does not necessarily make research meaningful. The problems and implications must be significant and valuable, and the research process should not be emphasized more than product. Qualitative methods and better reporting of conclusions would enhance significance. (SK)

This paper focuses on two methods of performing multiple comparisons (post hoc or unplanned versus a priori or planned) for determining exactly where statistically significant results arise when there are more than "k equals two" groups. Textbook views and recommendations regarding the use of these two types of multiple comparisons are…