E-value

An E-value is a statistical measure used in research, especially in fields like genetics, to assess how likely it is that a result occurred by chance. Specifically, it estimates the number of times you might see a similar or more extreme result purely by random chance when performing multiple comparisons or tests. A lower E-value indicates a more trustworthy, significant finding, while a higher E-value suggests the result might be due to chance. Essentially, it helps researchers judge the reliability of their findings in complex data analysis.