Oakes M. Statistical Inference 1990

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Critical analysis of the use of statistical inference in social and behavioural research, its proper role, logic, and its abuse. Argues that ignorance and misunderstanding of the role of statistical inference has had a detrimental effect upon research in the field. Points the way to an appropriate appreciation of the part played by quantification in these disciplines. Examines the significance test versus interval estimation and evaluates Neyman-Pearson, Fisherian, Bayesian, and Likelihood inference. Presents arguments in a plainly written, easily understood manner.
Foreword
References
Preface
On Significance Tests
The Logic of Significance Tests
A Critique of Significance Tests
Intuitive Statistical Judgements
Theories of Probability
Schools of Statistical Inference
Further Points of Difference
An Evaluation of the Major Schools of Statistical Inference
The Role of Statistical Inference in Social Research
Epilogue
References and Bibliography
Author Index