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Impact of redefining statistical significance on P-hacking and false positive rates: An agent-based model

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  • Ben G Fitzpatrick
  • Dennis M Gorman
  • Caitlin Trombatore

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In recent years, concern has grown about the inappropriate application and interpretation of P values, especially the use of P

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  • Ben G Fitzpatrick & Dennis M Gorman & Caitlin Trombatore, 2024. "Impact of redefining statistical significance on P-hacking and false positive rates: An agent-based model," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 19(5), pages 1-18, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0303262
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0303262
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