The Historical Growth of Statistical Significance Testing in Psychology--and Its Future Prospects.

Hubbard, Raymond; Ryan, Patricia A.

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Publication Date: 2000

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The Historical Growth of Statistical Significance Testing in Psychology--and Its Future Prospects.

Hubbard, Raymond; Ryan, Patricia A.

Educational and Psychological Measurement, v60 n5 p661-81 Oct 2000

Examined the historical growth in the popularity of statistical significance testing using a random sample of data from 12 American Psychological Association journals. Results replicate and extend findings from a study that used only one such journal. Discusses the role of statistical significance testing and the use of replication and meta-analysis. (SLD)

Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Psychological Testing, Scholarly Journals, Statistical Significance

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative

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Language: English

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