This paper presents a review and critique of statistical null hypothesis testing in ecological studies in general, and wildlife studies in particular, and describes an alternative. Our review of ...

, , Bayesian Hypothesis Testing: A Reference Approach, International Statistical Review / Revue Internationale de Statistique, Vol. 70, No. 3 (Dec., 2002), pp. 351-372 ...

Whether the alternative hypothesis is designed to test for a subtle or strong effect depends entirely on the theory and problem under investigation.