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In Defense of P Values.

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: P values have become the scapegoat for a wide variety of problems in science. P values are generally over-emphasized, often incorrectly applied, and in some cases even abused. However, alternative methods of hypothesis testing will likely fall victim to the same criticisms currently leveled at P values if more fundamental changes are not made in the research process. Increasing the general level of statistical literacy and enhancing training in statistical methods provide a potential avenue for identifying, correcting, and preventing erroneous conclusions from entering the academic literature and for improving the general quality of patient care.

Source: PubMed

Author: Brad Verhulst

Institution: Virginia Commonwealth University

Language: English

Topic: Statistical Methods in Epidemiology

Subfield: Statistics and Probability

Field: Mathematics

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: National Institute on Drug Abuse

Awards: Research Education in Statistical Genetics of Substance Abuse, Psychometric and Genetic Assessments of Substance Use

OpenAlex ID: W2604770537

FWCI: 0.278

Cites: 4

Cited by: 9

Related to: 10