Science Quote by Jordan Ellenberg
““But the significance test that scientists use doesn’t measure importance.””
About This Quote
Source Book: How Not to Be Wrong, 2014
Statistical significance does not equate to practical importance; context matters.
In simple terms: Significance ≠ importance.
Key Takeaway
Assess real‑world impact.
Themes
statistics
science
interpretation
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
educational
informative
When to use this quote
- research reporting
- policy analysis
- media critique
Key Concepts
p‑values
effect size
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- When have you misinterpreted a significant result?
- How can you gauge importance beyond statistics?
A Different Perspective
Overreliance on p‑values.
