In science and health, we are often looking for results that are considered to be “statistically significant.” The golden rule is if the p-value is less than 0.05, then the result is statistically ...

Reviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Yarilet PerezReviewed by David KindnessFact checked by Yarilet Perez In statistics, a p-value is defined as In statistics, a p-value indicates the likelihood ...

For researchers there's a lot that turns on the p value, the number used to determine whether a result is statistically significant. The current consensus is that if p is less than .05, a study has ...

Imagine, if you dare, a world without P values. Perhaps you’re already among the lucky participants in the human race who don’t know what a P value is. Trust me, you don’t want to. P stands for ...

Research and statistical analysis help us understand how the world works, how effective medications and treatments are, what influences our health, the best approach for business practices, and much ...

Read on to learn more about what a t-test is, the different formulas used, and when to apply each type to compare means and ...

Geoff Cumming has received funding from the Australian Research Council. For researchers there’s a lot that turns on the p value, the number used to determine whether a result is statistically ...