Statistics review 3: Hypothesis testing and P values

Open Access

18 March 2002

journal article
review article
Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Vol. 6 (3) , 222-225
https://doi.org/10.1186/cc1493

Abstract

The present review introduces the general philosophy behind hypothesis (significance) testing and calculation of P values. Guidelines for the interpretation of P values are also provided in the context of a published example, along with some of the common pitfalls. Examples of specific statistical tests will be covered in future reviews.

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