Статистическата значимост – панацея или препъникамък?
Statistical Significance – is it a Panacea or a Pitfall?
Author(s): Margarita LambovaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Education, Supranational / Global Economy, School education, Vocational Education, Adult Education, Higher Education , State/Government and Education, Inclusive Education / Inclusion
Published by: Национално издателство за образование и наука „Аз-буки“
Keywords: statistical significance; statistical hypothesis testing; p-value; significance level; pseudoscience
Summary/Abstract: Thoughts and considerations are presented about the term “statistical significance” – a common tool for “proving” the compatibility with practice of theoretical models designed on the ground of assumptions. In accordance with the set goal and based on the theoretical features and logics of the concept, there are revealed problematic issues and possibilities for abusing it when verifying statistical hypotheses. The suggested argumentation enables one to claim that the “prescriptive” verification of statistical hypotheses creates conditions for developing a pseudoscience supported by incorrect conclusions which are made on the ground of “statistically significant” results.
Journal: Математика и информатика
- Issue Year: 64/2021
- Issue No: 2
- Page Range: 153-172
- Page Count: 20
- Language: Bulgarian
- Content File-PDF