Statistical significance does not always equal scientific importance
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Can you trust an article’s abstract?
Abstract ”˜spin’ can distort a study’s findings and lead to inappropriate conclusions being drawn. But just how prevalent is this problem?
Statisticians revolt against the concept of ”˜statistical significance’
Statisticians and over 800 signatories challenge the concept of ”˜statistical significance’, calling for an end to overstated claims and missed discoveries.
Inferential statistics and false conclusions: is the p value to blame?
Significance testing and p values are widely used in medical publications, but just how meaningful are they?