Abstract: On March 7, 2016, the American Statistical Association (ASA) issued an online editorial paper on the “context, process, and purpose of p-values.” According to the paper, “the statement articulates in non-technical terms a few select principles that could improve the conductor interpretation of quantitative science, according to widespread consensus in the statistical community.” This “consensus” statement was accompanied by 21 “commentaries” expressing a diversity of opinions among the panel …