Why Does Everyone Use the .05 Significance Level?

Abstract

Responses invited. While the issues raised in the following paper by Franks and Huck are not new ones, reminding readers to consider these points is important. Exactly how a scholar handles these issues depends on the questions asked, the resources available, as well as other considerations. I invite reaction to this paper. If some are received, I will offer Franks and Huck the opportunity to respond and publish the set together in a subsequent issue under “Dialogue.”