The Value of p-Value in Biomedical Research
The Open Cardiovascular Medicine Journal
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18 Nov 2008 •
RESEARCH ARTICLE
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DOI: 10.2174/1874192400802010097
Abstract
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.
Key Words: Evidence based medicine, probabilities, p value, biostatistics..
