Trustworthiness of Statistical Inference

Abstract We examine the role of trustworthiness and trust in statistical inference, arguing that it is extent inferential tools which enables conclusions. Certain tools, such as p-value significance test, have recently come under renewed criticism, with some they damage statistics. argue contrary, beginning from position central these methods to form basis for trusted conclusions face uncertainty data, noting misuse misunderstanding damages hence trust. go on recent calls ban tackle symptom, not cause, themselves risk damaging capability science advance, well risking feeding into public suspicion discipline The consequence could be aggravated mistrust our more generally. In short, very proposals work quite contrary direction intended. make alternative tackling methods, how might promoted.