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Bass, Roger F. – Psychology in the Schools, 1987
Evaluates arguments concerning the generality and statistical analysis of single-subject data. Considers the role of philosophy of science in evaluating research methodology. Single-subject data have special relevance for psychologists and educators who focus on the individual but statistical techniques for analyzing data have numerous…
Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Generalizability Theory, Generalization, Philosophy
Thompson, Bruce – 1987
This paper evaluates the logic underlying various criticisms of statistical significance testing and makes specific recommendations for scientific and editorial practice that might better increase the knowledge base. Reliance on the traditional hypothesis testing model has led to a major bias against nonsignificant results and to misinterpretation…
Descriptors: Analysis of Variance, Data Interpretation, Editors, Effect Size