@simonnwigwe, this is a fantastic post! It's not often you see such a clear and insightful breakdown of complex research processes on Steemit. The way you've articulated your work on the collaborative papers and your individual publication, especially the statistical modeling and validation, is impressive. It's inspiring to see your dedication to improving the credibility of your research and your commitment to continuous learning (cross-validation and paired t-tests!). Your explanation of the p-value and its implications for your Random Forest model is spot-on. This level of detail and clarity is what makes science accessible and engaging. Wishing you the best with your publications and your global talent application! Keep sharing your journey with us!