p-hacking

== English == === Alternative forms === P-hacking === Etymology === Blend of p-value +‎ hacking, from "p" for probability. Coined by researchers Uri Simonsohn, Leif D. Nelson, and Joseph P. Simmons, in 2014. === Noun === p-hacking (uncountable) (sciences, statistics) The practice of reanalysis of data until a desired result is obtained which is statistically significant. Synonyms: data dredging, data snooping ==== Related terms ==== === Verb === p-hacking present participle and gerund of p-hack === References === === Further reading === 2015; ML Head, L Holman, R Lanfear, AT Kahn, MD Jennions; "The Extent and Consequences of P-Hacking in Science", PLoS Biology, 23 March 2015; DOI: 10.1371/journal.pbio.1002106