# Misunderstandings about statistics common even among experienced researchers

Source: [Mathematics News - Math News, Mathematical Sciences](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-statistics-common-experienced.html) · 2026-11-11 · Physics
Page: https://themorning.science/story/misunderstandings-about-statistics-common-even-among-experienced-researchers-fa3023dc27906c74
Kind: research · Impact: medium

## In brief

- A new systematic review by Uppsala University and collaborators analysed 55 studies.
- The review finds that researchers, including those with extensive statistical training, often struggle to interpret statistical results correctly.

## Why it matters

Misreading statistical results can lead to flawed conclusions in published research, so readers should check how statistics are presented and interpreted.

## Coverage

- [Misunderstandings about statistics common even among experienced researchers](https://phys.org/news/2026-11-statistics-common-experienced.html) — Mathematics News - Math News, Mathematical Sciences, 2026-11-11

Tags: statistics, research methods, science literacy, interpretation

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