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    Method Help

    How to avoid over‑interpreting statistically marginal experimental results

    Method Help

    It is tempting to draw strong conclusions from borderline‑significant experimental outcomes. Over‑interpretation of weak statistics remains a pervasive problem across many disciplines. What practical habits help you stay disciplined?

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    • Pre‑register your analysis plan whenever possible before you look at experimental outputs.

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      • Do not treat p‑values as sharp binary pass‑fail cutoffs.

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