This article aims to remedy a common misinterpretation of insignificant coefficient estimates and presents a method to find hidden information in insignificant effects. I first discuss possible reasons for insignificant effects. I then use two distinct research areas as case studies: (1) how...

Researchers have, for decades, been attempting to estimate the effects of Selective Reenlistment Bonuses (SRBs) on the probability of reenlistment for the military services. SRBs are targeted to specific military occupations for which reenlistment rates are lower (or expected to be lower) than...