ICPS

2021 APS Virtual Convention · 2021

Teaching the Logic of Type I Error Rate for Hypothesis Testing in Psychological Science Research

Virtual · May 2021

Posters · Cognitive Psychology

  • Steven LeMire
    University of North Dakota

Abstract

This paper discusses how to teach the logic of Type I Error Rate for Hypothesis Testing in Psychological Research. Elements of data, warrant, claim, qualifier, are discussed in context of hypothesis testing to support claims about psychological constructs. This teaching method can improve students, ability to correctly support research claims.