Mark RubinQuestionable Metascience PracticesIn this new article, I consider questionable research practices in the field of metascience. A questionable metascience practice (QMP) is a…2 min read·Apr 25, 2023----
Mark RubinExploratory hypothesis tests can be more compelling than confirmatory hypothesis testsResearchers often distinguish between:2 min read·Aug 27, 2022----
Mark RubinOne-Sided Significance TestsIn this paper (Rubin, 2022), I make two related points: (1) researchers should halve two-sided p values if they wish to use them to make…2 min read·Apr 4, 2022----
Mark RubinWhat Type of Type I Error?In this paper (Rubin, 2021), I consider two types of Type I error probability. The Neyman-Pearson Type I error rate refers to the maximum…2 min read·Jul 25, 2021----
Mark RubinRepeated Sampling from the Same Population?In this paper in the European Journal for Ph(Rubin, 2020), I consider Fisher’s criticism that the Neyman-Pearson approach to hypothesis…3 min read·Jul 20, 2021----
Mark RubinAn Evaluation of Four Solutions to the Garden of Forking Paths ProblemIn this paper (Rubin, 2017), I consider Gelman and Loken’s (2013, 2014) garden of forking paths problem. Forking paths occur when…2 min read·Jul 20, 2021----
Mark RubinThe Costs of HARKing: Does it Matter if Researchers Engage in Undisclosed Hypothesizing After the…I argue against the view that HARKing is problematic for scientific progress.5 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
Mark RubinDoes Preregistration Improve the Interpretablity and Credibility of Research Findings?Preregistration entails researchers registering their planned research hypotheses, methods, and analyses in a time-stamped document before…3 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
Mark RubinWhen to Adjust Alpha During Multiple TestingIn this new paper, I consider when researchers should adjust their alpha level (significance threshold) during multiple testing.3 min read·Jul 12, 2021----
