HCI... not as it should be: inferential statistics in HCI research
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This paper surveys the use of inferential statistics over the last two BCS HCI conferences
and the last year (2006) of two leading HCI journals. Of the 80 papers covered, 41 used
some form of inferential statistics. However, all but one had some form of problem of
reporting or analysis that undermined the value or the validity of the statistical testing and
hence the research findings. This paper discusses the implications of such widespread
issues for HCI research and considers approaches for improving the use of statistics in HCI.
and the last year (2006) of two leading HCI journals. Of the 80 papers covered, 41 used
some form of inferential statistics. However, all but one had some form of problem of
reporting or analysis that undermined the value or the validity of the statistical testing and
hence the research findings. This paper discusses the implications of such widespread
issues for HCI research and considers approaches for improving the use of statistics in HCI.
This paper surveys the use of inferential statistics over the last two BCS HCI conferences and the last year (2006) of two leading HCI journals. Of the 80 papers covered, 41 used some form of inferential statistics. However, all but one had some form of problem of reporting or analysis that undermined the value or the validity of the statistical testing and hence the research findings. This paper discusses the implications of such widespread issues for HCI research and considers approaches for improving the use of statistics in HCI.
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