In ecological and biological research, interpreting the significance of statistical results requires considering their biological relevance and probability, not just the numerical p-value.
Assignment of ecological or biological significance of a contaminant's effect based primarily on statements of statistical significance but contrary to biological probability
Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2022 · Topic: Pollution (Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) and Heavy Metal Pollution: Characteristics, sources, biomagnification, effects, relevant conventions.)
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