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Volume 7 - Number 3 | November 2023

Gain-probability diagrams as an alternative to significance testing in economics and finance

David Trafimow, Ziyuan Wang, Tingting Tong, and Tonghui Wang

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Mathematical and quantitative methods Gain-probability diagrams Skew normal distributions Delta skew lognormal distributions Decision-making Probabilities

Abstract:

Purpose
The purpose of this article is to show the gains that can be made if researchers were to use gain-probability (G-P) diagrams.

Design/methodology/approach
The authors present relevant mathematical equations, invented examples and real data examples.

Findings
G-P diagrams provide a more nuanced understanding of the data than typical summary statistics, effect sizes or significance tests.

Practical implications
Gain-probability diagrams provided a much better basis for making decisions than typical summary statistics, effect sizes or significance tests.

Originality/value
G-P diagrams provide a completely new way to traverse the distance from data to decision-making implications.

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