On the position of statistical significance in the epistemology of experimental science

On the position of statistical significance in the epistemology of experimental science

Although various statistical measures may have other valid uses, the single purpose served by statistical significance testing in the epistemology of experimental science is as a peremptory rebuttal of one potential alternative interpretation of the data.

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Veröffentlicht in:The Behavioral and brain sciences 1998-04, Vol.21 (2), p.195-195
1. Verfasser: Boklage, Charles E.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Behavioral sciences
Chow: Statistical significance
Epistemology
Experiments
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Statistical analysis
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Zusammenfassung:Although various statistical measures may have other valid uses, the single purpose served by statistical significance testing in the epistemology of experimental science is as a peremptory rebuttal of one potential alternative interpretation of the data.
ISSN:0140-525X
1469-1825
DOI:10.1017/S0140525X98231165