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Research Summary: From Ritual to Reasoning: Estimation Thinking as an Inferential Framework for Educational Leadership Research
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- Educational Administration Quarterly
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- Aziz Shuaib Ausi
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- 16 September 2026
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The research highlights a significant critique within the academic community regarding the overreliance on null hypothesis significance testing (NHST) and fixed significance thresholds in research, particularly in educational leadership. It proposes 'estimation thinking' as an alternative inferential framework to move beyond binary decision-making and enhance the rigor and relevance of research findings.
Why it matters
This shift in research methodology can lead to more nuanced and robust insights, improving the quality of evidence informing decisions. Adopting advanced statistical reasoning ensures that strategic planning and operational adjustments are based on a deeper understanding of underlying phenomena, moving beyond simplistic conclusions.
Key insights
- Widespread reliance on Null Hypothesis Significance Testing (NHST) and dichotomous decision-making has been questioned by scholars across statistics, psychology, and research methodology.
- The critique against NHST has persisted for several decades.
- The article proposes 'estimation thinking' as an alternative inferential framework.
- The focus domain is educational leadership research.
Source
Educational Administration Quarterly — https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0013161X261486765?ai=2b4&mi=ehikzz&af=R
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