Thomas E. Becker

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If a t-test is significant for a small N (e.g., N = 20), is this stronger evidence for an effect in the population than if N were larger?

Please answer "true," "false," or "it depends," and then explain. (No, this is not a test! I am just interested in people's responses.) Thanks for your time! Tom

29 November 2021 3,904 20 View

How big of a problem is scientific misconduct?

There are an estimated 7 million research scientists in the world. Last year, Xi, Wang, and Kong (2021) published a review of survey studies on scientific misconduct. About 3% of participants (all...

01 January 1970 6,983 30 View

Deleting the Idea of Control Variables

Research methodologists have identified serious problems with the use of "control variables" (aka nuissance variables, covariates), especially in survey research. Among the problems are...

01 January 1970 1,543 38 View

Can open science decrease scientific misconduct?

I would love to hear your reactions to the following assertion: The open science movement has some potential to reduce scientific misconduct. Pre-registration might help some. Making research...

01 January 1970 1,825 13 View

What is the best way to crush the soul of an assistant professor?

Say that your department has just hired a smart, inspired, assistant professor. This person has a great education, is thoroughly knowledgeable about theory and methodology, and is genuinely...

01 January 1970 9,565 10 View

Journal Lists: How Useless Are They?

The Top 3 reasons why journal lists (e.g.., FT50, UTD) are stupid: 3. They attempt to motivate people who are already motivated. 2. They’re an autocratic means of manipulating a democracy. 1....

01 January 1970 2,489 14 View

What is the best way to feed the soul of an assitant professor?

Say that your department has just hired a smart, inspired, assistant professor. This person has a great education, is thoroughly knowledgeable about theory and methodology, and is genuinely...

01 January 1970 1,255 14 View