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What Does P-Value Mean?

By Motley Fool Staff – Updated Aug 12, 2025 at 12:40 PM

Key Points

  • A small p-value often means the observed data effect is statistically significant.
  • Set a significance level to compare with the p-value to validate investment hypotheses.
  • Utilizing p-values in Excel aids investors in making data-driven stock assessments.
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