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Math Professor Ben Recht and I Discuss P-values and Confidence Intervals
Jan 18, 2024
Math Professor Ben Recht from UC Berkeley simplifies stats for doctors, discussing P-values in clinical trials, statistical significance, sample size influence, navigating statistical power, deciphering data in research papers, dangers of subgroup analyses, treatment effects in medicine, and patient selection in cancer trials.
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- P-values help assess likelihood of treatment effectiveness by chance.
- Power in trials ensures enough participants for reliable results and treatment effectiveness.
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Understanding P-values in Clinical Trials
P-values in clinical trials determine the probability that the observed difference between treatment and control groups is due to random assignment alone. In a study, the P-value helps assess the likelihood of a result occurring by chance. It is crucial in evaluating the effectiveness of treatments and interventions. P-values provide statistical significance to outcomes and guide decision-making.
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