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September 10, 2025Open Access

The probability of p-values as a function of the statistical power of a test

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The interpretation of p-values is evolving beyond a strict cutoff of 0.05.
It suggests that understanding statistical power provides a more comprehensive view of p-value significance.
Adopting a balanced interpretation of p-values may help mitigate biases in decision-making.
A gradual approach to interpreting p-values can reduce the negative impacts associated with rigid thresholds.

Abstract

I used to be really happy with any p -value smaller than .05, and very disappointed when p -values turned out to be higher than .05. Looking back, I realize I was suffering from a bi-polar p -value disorder. Nowadays, I interpret p -values more evenly. Instead of a polar division between p -values above and below the .05 significance level, I use a gradual interpretation of p -values.

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Daniël Lakens (Fri,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c1e17054b1d3bfb60fea1b https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.59350/0g6q7-60m04

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