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Peer reviewedWainer, Howard; Robinson, Daniel H. – Educational Researcher, 2003
Discusses criticisms of null hypothesis significance testing (NHST), suggesting that historical use of NHST was reasonable, and current users should read Sir Ronald Fisher's applied work. Notes that modifications to NHST and interpretations of its outcomes might better suit the needs of modern science. Concludes that NHST is most often useful as…
Descriptors: Data Analysis, Research Methodology, Scientific Research, Statistical Data
