Understanding P-Values
P-value is the probability of obtaining observed results under the null hypothesis. Values close to 0 indicate results are not due to chance; values close to 1 suggest chance-based differences. Kurniawidjaja et al. (2022) found elderly with chronic diseases are more depressed (p=0.5).
Factors of Generalizability
Three factors: random sampling (giving all participants equal selection chance), diverse sample selection (ensuring broad applicability), and robust data collection methods (minimizing biases and errors) (Owa, 2023).
References
- Kurniawidjaja, M., et al. (2022). Identification of depression among elderly during COVID-19. J Primary Care & Community Health, 13. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8958696/
- Owa, M. (2023). What is generalizability in research? Formplus. https://www.formpl.us/blog/
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