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Parametric statistical tests (e.g., t-tests) can sometimes return highly significant results in cases that would be considered uninformative, such as when the individuals’ accuracies are just above chance. This paper demonstrates that permutation tests can produce the expected non-significant results in these datasets. The properties of null distributions underlying this difference in significance...
In this paper a sign-based or semiotic formalism is considered. Neurophysiological and psychological researches indicate sign-based structures, which are the basic elements of the world model of a human subject. These elements are formed during his/her activity and communication. In this formalism it was possible to formulate and solve the problem of goal-setting, i.e. generating the goal of behavior.
The present article explores various reasons why psychology and education have not proceeded further with adopting reformed statistical practices advocated for several decades. Initially, a brief statistical history is presented. Then both psychological and sociological barriers to reform are considered. Perhaps economics can learn from some of the mistakes made within psychology and education, and...
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