A Simple Illustration for the Need of Multiple Comparison Procedures


Authors: 
Rickey E. Carter
Volume: 
32(3)
Pages: 
Online
Year: 
2010
Publisher: 
Teaching Statistics
URL: 
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1467-9639.2009.00400.x/abstract
Abstract: 

Statistical adjustments to accommodate multiple comparisons are routinely covered in introductory statistical courses. The fundamental rationale for such adjustments, however, may not be readily understood. This article presents a simple illustration to help remedy this

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