Value of p-value in biomedical research.
Significance tests and the corresponding p-values play a crucial role in decision making. In this commentary the meaning, interpretation and misinterpretation of p-values is presented. Alternatives for evaluating the reported evidence are also discussed.
Panagiotakos
Demosthenes B
DB
Department of Dietetics - Nutrition, Harokopio University, Athens, Greece. d.b.panagiotakos@usa.net