P-Hacking in Scientific Research: Is the Reliability of Scientific Results at Risk?
Abstract
Ethical Statement
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Biostatistics
Journal Section
Letter to Editor
Authors
Sadi Elasan
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0000-0002-3149-6462
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 30, 2025
Submission Date
March 20, 2025
Acceptance Date
June 17, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Number: 11