Wednesday, 22 November 2017

Many analysts, one dataset, different conclusions

29 groups analysed *the same dataset* to answer the same research question.

69% found significant results, 31% did not.

Effect sizes  ranged from 0.89 to 2.93.





"This suggests that significant variation in the results of analyses of complex data may be difficult to avoid even by experts with honest intentions."




Link to the article here: Many analysts, one dataset: Making transparent how variations in analytical choices affect results







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