Comment on Significance Testing.

Biskin, Bruce H.

Notes FAQ Contact Us

Back to results

Peer reviewed

ERIC Number: EJ571467

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

Pages: N/A

Abstractor: N/A

ISBN: N/A

ISSN: ISSN-0748-1756

EISSN: N/A

Available Date: N/A

Comment on Significance Testing.

Biskin, Bruce H.

Measurement and Evaluation in Counseling and Development, v31 n1 p58-62 Apr 1998

Significance tests are often used inappropriately in counseling research. In addition to comments on the significance test controversy (Vacha-Haase and Nilsson, this issue), a wider historical context and personal experiences are provided. The controversy is discussed, and seven recommendations for using significance tests are included. (EMK)

Descriptors: Data Interpretation, Hypothesis Testing, Psychological Studies, Psychometrics, Research Reports, Statistical Inference, Statistical Significance

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

Education Level: N/A

Audience: N/A

Language: English

Sponsor: N/A

Authoring Institution: N/A

Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A

Author Affiliations: N/A