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Modern robust statistical methods: An easy way to maximize the accuracy and power of your research.
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Classic parametric statistical significance tests, such as analysis of variance and least squares regression, are widely used by researchers in many disciplines, including psychology. For classic parametric tests to produce accurate results, the assumptions underlying them (e.g., normality and homoscedasticity) must be satisfied. These assumptions are rarely met when analyzing real data. The use of classic parametric methods with violated assumptions can result in the inaccurate computation of p values, effect sizes, and confidence intervals. This may lead to substantive errors in the interpretation of data. Many modern robust statistical methods alleviate the problems inherent in using parametric methods with violated assumptions, yet modern methods are rarely used by researchers. The authors examine why this is the case, arguing that most researchers are unaware of the serious limitations of classic methods and are unfamiliar with modern alternatives. A range of modern robust and rank-based significance tests suitable for analyzing a wide range of designs is introduced. Practical advice on conducting modern analyses using software such as SPSS, SAS, and R is provided. The authors conclude by discussing robust effect size indices.
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Metadata
- Authors
- Erceg-Hurn, D. M., & Mirosevich, V. M.
- Affiliations
- Government of Western Australia (AU)
- ORCID
- Erceg-Hurn, David M.
- Venue
- American Psychologist
- Published
- 2008
- Volume
- 63
- Issue
- 7
- Pages
- 591-601
- ISSN
- 0003-066X (ISSN-L)
- 1935-990X
- OpenAlex
- W2102493402
- Cited by
- 959
- References
- 76
- Citations by year
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- FWCI
- 20.78
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- Locations
- American Psychologist (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- UWA Profiles and Research Repository (UWA) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Advanced Statistical Methods and Models
- Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
- Physical Sciences › Mathematics › Statistics and Probability › Probability and Statistical Research
- Keywords
- robust statistics, rank tests, nonparametric tests, normality, homoscedasticity, statistical power, significance testing
- MeSH terms
- Data Interpretation, Statistical, Humans, Research, Software, Statistics, Nonparametric
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