The Value of p-Value in Biomedical Research
نویسنده
چکیده
Significance tests and the corresponding p-values play a crucial role in decision making. In this commentary the meaning, interpretation and misinterpretation of p-values is presented. Alternatives for evaluating the reported evidence are also discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
دوره 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2008