Simple explanation: The probability of obtaining data as or more discrepant with the null hypothesis than are those in the present sample, assuming that the null hypothesis is absolutely correct.
OK, I waiting for you all to tear my simple explanation to shreds. -----Original Message----- From: VOLTOLINI [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 1:39 AM To: Undisclosed-Recipient:@traven9.uol.com.br; Subject: Wha is a P value? What is a P value? Does anyone can give a simple explanation? I am not using an easy explanation with my students and maybe some of you are developing something interesting during classes ! . . ================================================================= Instructions for joining and leaving this list, remarks about the problem of INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES, and archives are available at: . http://jse.stat.ncsu.edu/ . =================================================================
