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ERIC Number: EJ617252
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1644
The Historical Growth of Statistical Significance Testing in Psychology--and Its Future Prospects.
Hubbard, Raymond; Ryan, Patricia A.
Educational and Psychological Measurement, v60 n5 p661-81 Oct 2000
Examined the historical growth in the popularity of statistical significance testing using a random sample of data from 12 American Psychological Association journals. Results replicate and extend findings from a study that used only one such journal. Discusses the role of statistical significance testing and the use of replication and meta-analysis. (SLD)
Descriptors: Meta Analysis, Psychological Testing, Scholarly Journals, Statistical Significance
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Research Replication
Note: Special section titled "Statistical Significance." For commentaries, see TM 523 154-157.