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Nix, Thomas W.; Barnette, J. Jackson – Research in the Schools, 1998
Reviews null hypothesis statistical significance testing (NHST) in its historical context and concludes that workable alternatives to NHST are available. Among suggested alternatives, effect magnitude measures, replication techniques, and meta-analytic techniques are discussed. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Effect Size, Hypothesis Testing, Meta Analysis
Nix, Thomas W.; Barnette, J. Jackson – Research in the Schools, 1998
Attempts to clarify the positions of T. Nix and J. Barnette on statistical significance testing, advocates the routine use of effect size, and encourages reporting results in simple terms. (SLD)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Effect Size, Hypothesis Testing, Research Methodology