How to Choose the Level of Significance: A Pedagogical Note

Kim, Jae (2015): How to Choose the Level of Significance: A Pedagogical Note.

Abstract

The level of significance should be chosen with careful consideration of the key factors such as the sample size, power of the test, and expected losses from Type I and II errors. While the conventional levels may still serve as practical benchmarks, they should not be adopted mindlessly and mechanically for every application.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: Expected Loss, Statistical Significance, Sample Size, Power of the test
• Subjects: A - General Economics and Teaching > A2 - Economic Education and Teaching of Economics; C - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods > C1 - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General > C12 - Hypothesis Testing: General

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