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  • Speech, language, and hearing sciences
  • Communication sciences and disorders

Background:

  • Clinical care relies on accurate research in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
  • Statistical misconceptions can hinder progress and reproducibility in allied fields like psychology and medicine.
  • Sound statistical practices are vital for advancing scientific understanding and patient treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of fundamental statistical concepts and methods used in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
  • To address common statistical misconceptions and their impact on research validity.
  • To offer recommendations for sound statistical practices in the field.

Main Methods:

  • Review of fundamental statistical concepts relevant to behavioral data.
  • Discussion of basic statistical terms, including p-value and effect size.
  • Presentation of recommended procedures for model selection and multiple comparisons.

Main Results:

  • Reintroduction of key statistical terms like p-value and effect size.
  • Guidance on appropriate model selection and handling of multiple comparisons.
  • Emphasis on the importance of statistical rigor for research validity.

Conclusions:

  • Sound statistical methods enhance the validity of research in speech, language, and hearing sciences.
  • Misinterpretation of statistical principles can undermine public trust in scientific findings.
  • Adopting recommended practices minimizes errors in statistical inference and strengthens research impact.