What is a p-value? An expert explains the most misunderstood number in science
Boiling scientific truth down to a single number has had bad consequences for our understanding of the world.
Lily V / Unsplash If you’ve ever tried to read a scientific paper, you’ve almost certainly run into a p-value. And if you found it confusing, you’re in good company: plenty of working scientists mis… [+5575 chars]