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ERIC Number: EJ262587
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1982
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Use of the Binomial Theorem in Interpreting Results of Multiple Tests of Significance.
Cross, Edward M.; Chaffin, Wilkie W.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v42 n1 p25-34 Spr 1982
It is suggested that the binomial theorem be used to compute the probability that a given number of Type I errors would occur when a group of null hypotheses are true and that this result be used as the level of significance for the test of an overall hypothesis. (Author/BW)
Descriptors: Hypothesis Testing, Research Problems, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Significance
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Type I Errors