why p = .048 should be rare (and why this feels counterintuitive)

Abstract

This post discusses the why p value around .048 should be rare

Link to resource: http://sometimesimwrong.typepad.com/wrong/2015/06/why-p-048-should-be-rare-and-why-this-feels-counterintuitive.html

Type of resources: Reading

Education level(s): College / Upper Division (Undergraduates), Graduate / Professional

Primary user(s): Student, Teacher, Researcher

Subject area(s): Math & Statistics

Language(s): English