Jin-Pyo Lee, Yang-Sook Lee
Structural Equation Model of Elementary School Students' Quality of Life Related to Smart Devices Usage Based on PRECEDE Model
International journal of environmental research and public health
use pvalue quantitative research particularly threshold p 005 determining statistical significance long cornerstone statistical analysis research however standard increasingly scrutinized potential mislead findings especially practical significance number comparisons suitability statistical tests properly considered response controversy around use pvalues american statistical association published statement 2016 challenged research community abandon term statistically significant stance echoed leading scientific journals urge significant reduction complete elimination reliance pvalues reporting results provide guidance researchers health professions education paper provides succinct overview ongoing debate regarding use pvalues definition pvalues reflects controversy highlighting common pitfalls associated pvalue interpretation usage misinterpretation overemphasis false dichotomization significant nonsignificant results paper also outlines specific recommendations effective use pvalues statistical reporting including importance reporting effect sizes confidence intervals null hypothesis conducting sensitivity analyses appropriate interpretation considerations aim guide researchers toward nuanced informative use pvalues