A software-based observational coding approach for evaluating paediatric dental pain, anxiety, and fear.

Int J Paediatr Dent · 2025 · PMC11724945 · PMID 39001562

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borderline significantp < .1so close (0.05 < p ≤ 0.1)

Because the sample was small ( N = 37), both significant ( p < .05) and borderline significant ( p < .1) correlations were noted.

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With a larger sample, codes that demonstrate borderline significance will likely have adequate power.

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