p-Hacking in Different Philosophies of Significance Testing
Abstract
p -hacking occurs when researchers conduct multiple significance tests and then selectively report tests that yield desired, usually significant, results without correcting for multiple testing. Hence, p -hacking represents a type of undisclosed cherry-picking or fishing for specific (significant) results.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
Statistical Methods and Bayesian Inference
Academic integrity and plagiarism
Publication details
- Publication date
- 26 February 2026
- Language
- EN