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The Importance of Correct Interpretation of P-value in Medical Research
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Amir Kasaeian   , Majid Sorouri |
| Digestive Oncology Research Center, Digestive Diseases Research Institute, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences |
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| The history of the p-value is deeply tangled with the development of statistical methods in the early twentieth century, and its initial conceptual development emerged from the need to measure the strength of evidence against the null hypothesis. Today, p-values are a widely used statistical tool in medical research, employed to assess the significance of study findings. However, there are often misunderstandings regarding their correct interpretation and limitations, which can lead to incomplete conclusions and poor decision-making in this field. On the other hand, p-values also have significant limitations. Therefore, while p-values are useful tools in medical research, they must be interpreted with caution and in the relevant context. Clinical researchers should be aware of the limitations of p-values in order to accurately assess the medical literature. With the proper use of p-values, we can enhance the quality and impact of medical research. |
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| Keywords: P-value, History, Statistical Inference, Statistical Significance |
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Type of Study: Applicable |
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Received: 2025/03/11 | Accepted: 2024/07/31 | Published: 2024/07/31
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