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This P-Hacking: Crash Course Statistics #30 instructional video also includes:
Spot the fake research. The 30th installment of the Crash Course Statistics series explains p-hacking and the family wise error rate, which occurs when researchers attempt to weed out a statistically significant result even when one is not evident. The narrator describes the Bonferroni correction to avoid this type of error.
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Instructional Ideas
- Have learners create graphic organizers summarizing the information
- Challenge the class to evaluate research papers for p-hacking issues
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with null hypothesis testing from previous videos
- This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
- Briefly reviews prerequisite knowledge before diving into new material
- Examples are silly but easy to understand for teenagers
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- None