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01-10-2020 | Invited Commentary

Statistical Guideline #6. Indicate magnitude and precision in your estimation and use “new statistics”

Author: Suzanne C. Segerstrom

Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine | Issue 5/2020

Abstract

This is one in a series of statistical guidelines designed to highlight common statistical considerations in behavioral medicine research. The goal is to briefly discuss appropriate ways to analyze and present data in the International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (IJBM). Collectively, the series will culminate in a set of basic statistical guidelines to be adopted by IJBM and integrated into the journal’s official Instructions for Authors, and also to serve as an independent resource. If you have ideas for a future topic, please email the Statistical Editor, Suzanne Segerstrom at segerstrom@uky.edu.

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Title: Statistical Guideline #6. Indicate magnitude and precision in your estimation and use “new statistics”
Author: Suzanne C. Segerstrom
Publication date: 01-10-2020
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: International Journal of Behavioral Medicine / Issue 5/2020
Print ISSN: 1070-5503
Electronic ISSN: 1532-7558
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12529-020-09929-x

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Statistical Guideline #6. Indicate magnitude and precision in your estimation and use “new statistics”

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