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May 1, 1986American Journal of Public HealthOpen Access

Significance tests have a role in epidemiologic research: reactions to A. M. Walker.

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This work aims to explore the importance of significance tests in epidemiologic research and provide reactions to A. M. Walker's views.
Review of existing literature on significance tests and their applications in epidemiology.
Analysis of various perspectives on the interpretation and implementation of significance testing.
Discussion of the role and relevance of statistical methods in research design.
Advocacy for the continued use of significance tests in epidemiologic studies to enhance data interpretation.
Identification of potential misunderstandings surrounding statistical tests and their implications.
Emphasis on the importance of appropriate research design in improving the validity of findings.

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Reactions to A. M. Walker's work highlight the importance of significance tests in epidemiologic research, suggesting valuable implications for data interpretation.

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Joseph L. Fleiss (1986) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a088bd4df3db87398109fd7 https://doi.org/10.2105/ajph.76.5.559

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Reactions to A. M. Walker's work highlight the importance of significance tests in epidemiologic research, suggesting valuable implications for data interpretation.

Significance tests have a role in epidemiologic research: reactions to A. M. Walker.

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