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The aim is to evaluate the significance and limitations of statistical significance in confirming psychological theories.

Statistical significance in psychological research.

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Examines the role of statistical significance in psychological theories and experiments, suggesting broader testing methods.

The aim is to evaluate the significance and limitations of statistical significance in confirming psychological theories.
Theoretical analysis of existing psychological research methods.
Evaluation of the role of sample size in establishing statistical significance.
Discussion on the necessity of replication and corroboration.
Single directional predictions add little confidence in theories being tested.
Statistical significance is not sufficient for theory corroboration or meaningful empirical claims.
Emphasis on the importance of multiple corroborations and constructive replications.

David T. Lykken (1968) studied this question.

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