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Interpreting P Values in Testing

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You are reviewing results from a hypothesis test and need to explain what the p-value does and does not tell you. The goal is to show that you understand how p-values relate to evidence, significance thresholds, and decision making.

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Explain the significance of p-values in hypothesis testing.