These days when I look at scientific research papers or review manuscripts,there seems to be almost a competition to have a smaller p value as a means to present more significant findings.For example,a quick Internet ...These days when I look at scientific research papers or review manuscripts,there seems to be almost a competition to have a smaller p value as a means to present more significant findings.For example,a quick Internet search using＂p〈0.0000001＂turned up many papers even reporting their p values at this level.Can and should a smaller p value play such a role？In my opinion,it cannot.展开更多
文摘These days when I look at scientific research papers or review manuscripts,there seems to be almost a competition to have a smaller p value as a means to present more significant findings.For example,a quick Internet search using＂p〈0.0000001＂turned up many papers even reporting their p values at this level.Can and should a smaller p value play such a role？In my opinion,it cannot.
