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qpAdm p-values

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Description

Is it advisable to set a p-value threshold according to chi sq, and not to unilaterally reject models with p-values < 0.05, or can we reject models with p<0.05 regardless of chi sq values?

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Start by locating the qpAdm implementation and any documentation or tests covering p-values and chi-squared values. Clarify the intended threshold guidance and document the decision, with an example showing how the two values should be interpreted.

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Tech stack
c
Domain
bioinformatics
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
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Needs clarification
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