Assumptions for well-known statistical techniques: Disturbing explanations for why they are seldom checked

A valid interpretation of most statistical techniques requires that the criteria for one or more assumptions are met. In published articles, however, little information tends to be reported on whether the data satisfy the assumptions underlying the statistical techniques used. This could be due to s...

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Main Authors: Rink eHoekstra, Henk eKiers, Addie eJohnson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2012-05-01
Series:Frontiers in Psychology
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Online Access:http://journal.frontiersin.org/Journal/10.3389/fpsyg.2012.00137/full