Why the p-value is under fire?

Publication date: Available online 19 October 2018Source: Current Medicine Research and PracticeAuthor(s): R.L. Sapra, Samiran NundyAbstractFor almost a century after its introduction the p-value remains the most frequently used inferential tool of statistical science for steering research in various scientific domains. This ubiquitous powerful statistic itself is now under fire being surrounded by numerous controversies. We here review some of the important papers which highlight the prevailing myths, misunderstandings and controversies about this statistic. We also discuss recent developments made by the American Statistical Association (ASA) in interpreting p-value and guiding researchers to avoid confusion. Our paper is based on a search of selective databases and we do not claim it to be an exhaustive review. It specifically aims to help medical researchers/professionals who have little background of this contentious statistic and have been chasing it indiscriminately in publishing significant findings.
Source: Current Medicine Research and Practice - Category: General Medicine Source Type: research