A small p-value often means the observed data effect is statistically significant. Set a significance level to compare with the p-value to validate investment hypotheses. Utilizing p-values in Excel ...
The increasing concern about the role of p values in science has gone from a murmur to a loudly expressed concern. Is this just an insider's argument or is it a matter we should take seriously?
The reliability and reproducibility of science are under scrutiny. However, a major cause of this lack of repeatability is not being considered: the wide sample-to-sample variability in the P value.
Clinical trials rely on statistics to show whether drugs are more effective than placebo pills. But how can we be certain? Semmick Photo/Shutterstock How should scientists interpret their data?
Some results have been hidden because they may be inaccessible to you
Show inaccessible results