Beyond Statistical Significant Tests: The Importance of Using Other Estimates of Treatment Effects To Interpret Evaluation Results.

Kellow, J. Thomas

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ERIC Number: EJ572788

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Beyond Statistical Significant Tests: The Importance of Using Other Estimates of Treatment Effects To Interpret Evaluation Results.

Kellow, J. Thomas

American Journal of Evaluation, v19 n1 p123-34 Win 1998

Many evaluation students are still being taught the use of tests of statistical significance without being warned about their limitations. This paper discusses other estimates of treatment effects necessary to interpret between-group differences correctly. Sources to improve evaluation practice are also suggested. (SLD)

Descriptors: Estimation (Mathematics), Evaluation Utilization, Groups, Probability, Statistical Inference, Statistical Significance

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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