Mind your p values

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 Jan-Feb;52(1):138-9. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2012.10.016. Epub 2012 Oct 27.

Abstract

In a medical study, the goal is to convince readers that a compelling argument has been made to prove the investigators' case. The logic of how this proof is provided in medical studies can be confusing, and is discussed here in simple terms.

MeSH terms

  • Logic
  • Probability*
  • Statistics as Topic