Citation

Verhulst B. AANA J. 2016; 84(5): 305-308.

Affiliation

Research associate in statistical genetics at the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics in the Department of Psychiatry at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, American Association of Nurse Anesthetists)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

28366961

Abstract

P values have become the scapegoat for a wide variety of problems in science. P values are generally over-emphasized, often incorrectly applied, and in some cases even abused. However, alternative methods of hypothesis testing will likely fall victim to the same criticisms currently leveled at P values if more fundamental changes are not made in the research process. Increasing the general level of statistical literacy and enhancing training in statistical methods provide a potential avenue for identifying, correcting, and preventing erroneous conclusions from entering the academic literature and for improving the general quality of patient care.

Language: en

Keywords

P values; P-hacking; statistics