Mind Your p Values

Daniel C. Jupiter

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2012.10.016

Mind Your p Values

Daniel C. Jupiter

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Abstract

In a medical study, the goal is to convince readers that a compelling argument has been made to prove the investigators' case. The logic of how this proof is provided in medical studies can be confusing, and is discussed here in simple terms.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	138-139
Number of pages	2
Journal	Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume	52
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2012.10.016
State	Published - Jan 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Null hypothesis
Occam's razor
Probability
Statistical significance
Student's t test

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Surgery
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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Mind Your p Values

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