Using significance tests to evaluate equivalence between two experimental groups.
Equivalency testing, a statistical method often used in biostatistics to determine the equivalence of 2 experimental drugs, is introduced to social scientists. Examples of equivalency testing are offered, and the usefulness of the method to the social scientist is discussed.
Rogers
J L
JL
Department of Psychology, Wheaton College, Illinois 60187.
Howard
K I
KI
Vessey
J T
JT
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008950:MMPI; D008297:Male; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012942:Social Sciences
D000929:Antidepressive Agents, Tricyclic