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Although p values are commonly used, they need to be reported carefully so that your paper provides strong and useful evidence. This article lists some key points you…
Reporting P values: A handy guide for biomedical researchers
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In statistics, “power” refers to the ability of your study to identify effects of substantial interest. Read on to find out how and when you may calculate statistical…
While the proper use of statistics can be confusing, it should not be scary. This article provides some simple suggestions to help you be more thoughtful and accurate in…
Although statistics is one of the primary tools of biomedical research, its misuse and abuse, whether intentional or unintentional, is widespread. It is, in fact,…
In evidence-based medicine, statistical information is critical for investigators to interpret observations and make treatment recommendations. A dichotomous way of…
Linking statistical significance to clinical importance of trial data: A paradigm shift
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Big data has brought an unprecedented change in the way research is conducted in every scientific discipline. Although the availability of big data sets and the capacity…
Research nearly always involves measuring and counting: drawing inferences based on quantitative data is one of the distinguishing characteristics of science.