In each of these examples, a
statistical hypothesis testingThey also face the new terminology of
statistical hypothesis testing, which they will use throughout the course, and no doubt in other courses.
The results from both simulation and
statistical hypothesis testing are in consistent with Schnipke & Scrams (1999) in terms that the presence of disclosed items can inflate the final ability estimates in the context of CATs by an unacceptably high degree, especially for the low-ability examinees.
Where systematic observation provides the essential content for empirical research,
statistical hypothesis testing represents the heart of modern empirical methodology.
For example, the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors advises authors at their website to show "specific effect sizes" and to "avoid relying solely on
statistical hypothesis testing..., which fails to convey important information about effect size".