Drop Statistical Significance, Scientists Say
Drop Statistical Significance, Scientists Say
In service of an arbitrary threshold, p-values often lead researchers to make poorly supported claims and ignore interesting but insignificant results, scientists argue.
In service of an arbitrary threshold, p-values often lead researchers to make poorly supported claims and ignore interesting but insignificant results, scientists argue.
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How to Use P-Values Correctly
Kerry Grens | Mar 9, 2016 | 2 min read
The American Statistical Association offers guidance on best practices for the oft-misused tool.