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Math Professor Ben Recht and I Discuss P-values and Confidence Intervals

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Understanding P-values in Clinical Trials

This chapter explores the concept of P-values in medical trials, using analogies and real examples to simplify their interpretation. It discusses the importance of sample size, challenges in interpreting P-values, and the historical context of clinical trials. The conversation also emphasizes the significance of randomized controlled trials in gaining reliable knowledge in medicine and the necessity of regulatory oversight in evaluating drug efficacy and safety.

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