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The aim is to investigate how statistical training impacts the evaluation of evidence by researchers across various fields.

Blinding Us to the Obvious? The Effect of Statistical Training on the Evaluation of Evidence

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Randomized trial shows statistical training influences evidence interpretation in researchers, suggesting the need for better approaches.

The aim is to investigate how statistical training impacts the evaluation of evidence by researchers across various fields.
Surveys conducted among researchers in diverse fields like medicine, economics, and psychology.
Analysis of interpretations and likelihood judgments regarding statistical significance.
Evaluation of decision-making processes based on statistical evidence.
A significant majority of researchers interpret evidence dichotomously, often disregarding non-significant findings.
Dichotomization is less pronounced when making personally consequential decisions based on evidence.
Recommendations for improving interpretation skills and decision-making processes are proposed.

McShane et al. (2015) studied this question.

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