How the strange idea of ‘statistical significance’ was bornHow the strange idea of ‘statistical significance’ was born A mathematical ritual has led researchers astray for decades Research in social and biomedical science often uses a statistical method known as null hypothesis testing to determine whether results are “statistically significant.” A P value less than 0.05 is considered significant. Dmi+T/iStock/Getty Images Plus, adapted by E. Otwell In th
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