What Additional Information can be of Assistance in Use of Significance Levels in Various Areas of Research?

Abstract

The difficulties in providing additional information which assists in the interpretation of significance levels are discussed. The possibility of providing empirical data is suggested by investigating the probable occurrence and actual detection of Type I and Type II errors in a survey of past research activities. Dealing with exceptions, initial small scale results cannot be easily provided but a suitable large scale inquiry conducted for other purposes, may provide a starting point.

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