Idler and Kasl's p values: a cautionary lesson.
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Idler and Kasl's study of elderly New Haven residents indicated that some Christians and Jews postponed their deaths until after the celebration of religious holidays. However, the correct p values are larger than they report and make their conclusions less convincing, especially for Jews.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Psychosomatic medicine
دوره 66 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004