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Most researchers don’t set out to cheat, but they could unknowingly make choices that push them towards a significant result. Here are five ways p-hacking can slip into your research. By Ben Tsang @nature.com 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41... #phacking #stats

May 8, 2025, 4:21 PM

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