Theory-Free Statistics and Theory-Based Statistics: Their Appropriate Roles in the Reporting of Scientific Results.

Games, Paul A.

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Publication Date: 1988

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Theory-Free Statistics and Theory-Based Statistics: Their Appropriate Roles in the Reporting of Scientific Results.

Games, Paul A.

Journal of Experimental Education, v57 n1 p47-58 Fall 1988

A distinction is made between statistics based on scientific theory and theory-free statistics. This distinction is discussed in the contexts of hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, a priori planned contrasts, a new simple computational method, and alternative data interpretations. (TJH)

Descriptors: Bayesian Statistics, Computation, Hypothesis Testing, Scientific Research, Statistics, Theory Practice Relationship

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Language: English

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