The Case against Statistical Significance Testing.

Carver, Ronald P.

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ERIC Number: EJ205900

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1978

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The Case against Statistical Significance Testing.

Carver, Ronald P.

Harvard Educational Review, v48 n3 p378-99 1978

Reviews case against using traditional statistical methods in educational research. Examines "fantasies" entertained by researchers about the meaning of statistical significance. Recommends abandoning statistical significance testing and suggests other ways of evaluating research results. Advocates a return to the scientific method of examining data and replicating results. (Author/CSS)

Descriptors: Data Analysis, Differences, Educational Research, Hypothesis Testing, Measurement, Opinions, Probability, Research Criteria, Research Methodology, Scientific Methodology, Statistical Significance

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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