Statistical significance versus practical importance in information systems research

Authors

Ananya Sen, Department of Economics, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, USA
Claire Van Note, Department of Economics, Pomona College, Claremont, CA, USA

Document Type

Other

Abstract

It has been reported that many empirical papers published in prestigious journals in economics, psychology, and medicine prioritize statistical significance over practical importance. We investigate whether the same is true of articles published in the MIS Quarterly, a top-tier information systems journal.

DOI

10.1177/02683962211062236

Recommended Citation

Sen, Ananya and Van Note, Claire (2022) "Statistical significance versus practical importance in information systems research," Journal of Information Technology: Vol. 37: Iss. 3, Article 4.
DOI: 10.1177/02683962211062236
Available at: https://aisel.aisnet.org/jit/vol37/iss3/4