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P value interpretations and considerations

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Application and interpretation of statistical evaluation of relationships is a necessary element in biomedical research. Statistical analyses rely on P value to demonstrate relationships. The traditional level of significance, P<0.05, can be negatively impacted by small sample size, bias, and random error, and has evolved to include interpretation of statistical trends, correction factors for multiple analyses, and acceptance of statistical significance for P>0.05 for complex relationships such as effect modification.

Source: Journal of Thoracic Disease

DOI: 10.21037/jtd.2016.08.16

Authors: Matthew S. Thiese, Brenden Ronna, Ulrike Ott

Institution: University of Utah

Language: English

Topic: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Awards: G1978484033, G4034749566, G6353884593