What a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix it - Vox

The case for, and against, redefining "statistical significance."

Science What a nerdy debate about p-values shows about science — and how to fix it The case for, and against, redefining “statistical significance.” by Brian Resnick Jul 31, 2017, 4:00 PM UTC Andy Baker / Getty Creative Images Brian Resnick was Vox’s science and health editor and is the co-creator of Unexplainable, Vox’s podcast about unanswered questions in science. There's a huge debate going on in social science right now. The question is simple, and strikes near the heart of all research: What counts as solid evidence? The answer matters because many disciplines are currently in the midst

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